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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,277.45, 350,958.65 and 198,977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,277.45, 350,958.65 and 198,977.25 is: 274,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277.45 : 350,958.65 = 198,977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277.45/350,958.65 = 198,977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277.45x = 350,958.65 × 198,977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277.45x = 69,832,789,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,832,789,211.54/254,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,632.25

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