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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,022.24, 422,360.79 and 254,953.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,022.24, 422,360.79 and 254,953.99 is: 351,878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,022.24 : 422,360.79 = 254,953.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,022.24/422,360.79 = 254,953.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,022.24x = 422,360.79 × 254,953.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,022.24x = 107,682,566,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,682,566,518.25/306,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,878.24

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