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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,188.74, 465,889.15 and 254,259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,188.74, 465,889.15 and 254,259.22 is: 383,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,188.74 : 465,889.15 = 254,259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,188.74/465,889.15 = 254,259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,188.74x = 465,889.15 × 254,259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,188.74x = 118,456,611,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,456,611,885.46/309,188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,120.72

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