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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,217.24, 355,386.79 and 254,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,217.24, 355,386.79 and 254,493.32 is: 348,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,217.24 : 355,386.79 = 254,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,217.24/355,386.79 = 254,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,217.24x = 355,386.79 × 254,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,217.24x = 90,443,564,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,443,564,071.24/259,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,910.30

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