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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,951.70, 382,427.55 and 239,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,951.70, 382,427.55 and 239,205.30 is: 358,807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,951.70 : 382,427.55 = 239,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,951.70/382,427.55 = 239,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,951.70x = 382,427.55 × 239,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,951.70x = 91,478,696,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,478,696,826.02/254,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,807.95

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