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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,006.40, 355,142.40 and 254,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,006.40, 355,142.40 and 254,006.40 is: 355,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,006.40 : 355,142.40 = 254,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,006.40/355,142.40 = 254,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,006.40x = 355,142.40 × 254,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,006.40x = 90,208,442,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,208,442,511.36/254,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,142.40

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