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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,927.20, 382,390.80 and 230,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,927.20, 382,390.80 and 230,432.80 is: 345,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,927.20 : 382,390.80 = 230,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,927.20/382,390.80 = 230,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,927.20x = 382,390.80 × 230,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,927.20x = 88,115,382,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,382,738.24/254,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,649.20

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