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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,004.40, 355,139.60 and 254,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,004.40, 355,139.60 and 254,004.40 is: 355,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,004.40 : 355,139.60 = 254,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,004.40/355,139.60 = 254,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,004.40x = 355,139.60 × 254,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,004.40x = 90,207,021,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,207,021,014.24/254,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,139.60

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