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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,234.70, 381,352.05 and 251,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,234.70, 381,352.05 and 251,901.90 is: 377,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,234.70 : 381,352.05 = 251,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,234.70/381,352.05 = 251,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,234.70x = 381,352.05 × 251,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,234.70x = 96,063,305,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,063,305,963.90/254,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,852.85

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