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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,211.24, 355,378.57 and 254,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,211.24, 355,378.57 and 254,487.32 is: 348,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,211.24 : 355,378.57 = 254,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,211.24/355,378.57 = 254,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,211.24x = 355,378.57 × 254,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,211.24x = 90,439,339,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,439,339,864.73/259,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,902.08

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