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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,210.24, 355,377.20 and 254,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,210.24, 355,377.20 and 254,486.32 is: 348,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,210.24 : 355,377.20 = 254,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,210.24/355,377.20 = 254,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,210.24x = 355,377.20 × 254,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,210.24x = 90,438,635,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,438,635,839.90/259,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,900.71

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