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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,221.20, 381,331.80 and 251,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,221.20, 381,331.80 and 251,888.40 is: 377,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,221.20 : 381,331.80 = 251,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,221.20/381,331.80 = 251,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,221.20x = 381,331.80 × 251,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,221.20x = 96,053,056,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,053,056,971.12/254,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,832.60

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