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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,109.60, 341,998.20 and 254,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,109.60, 341,998.20 and 254,109.60 is: 341,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,109.60 : 341,998.20 = 254,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,109.60/341,998.20 = 254,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,109.60x = 341,998.20 × 254,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,109.60x = 86,905,025,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,905,025,802.72/254,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,998.20

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