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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,280.75, 381,421.12 and 198,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,280.75, 381,421.12 and 198,162.84 is: 297,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,280.75 : 381,421.12 = 198,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,280.75/381,421.12 = 198,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,280.75x = 381,421.12 × 198,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,280.75x = 75,583,490,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,583,490,700.17/254,280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,244.25

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