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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,027.30, 381,666.15 and 234,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,027.30, 381,666.15 and 234,032.10 is: 350,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,027.30 : 381,666.15 = 234,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,027.30/381,666.15 = 234,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,027.30x = 381,666.15 × 234,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,027.30x = 89,322,130,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,322,130,583.42/255,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,245.37

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