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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,462.85, 354,017.50 and 229,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,462.85, 354,017.50 and 229,557.89 is: 316,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,462.85 : 354,017.50 = 229,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,462.85/354,017.50 = 229,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,462.85x = 354,017.50 × 229,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,462.85x = 81,267,507,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267,507,979.09/256,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,878.29

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