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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,239.48, 429,709.11 and 254,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,239.48, 429,709.11 and 254,015.50 is: 350,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,239.48 : 429,709.11 = 254,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,239.48/429,709.11 = 254,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,239.48x = 429,709.11 × 254,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,239.48x = 109,152,774,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152,774,431.21/311,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,703.50

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