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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,282.55, 381,423.83 and 198,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,282.55, 381,423.83 and 198,164.64 is: 297,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,282.55 : 381,423.83 = 198,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,282.55/381,423.83 = 198,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,282.55x = 381,423.83 × 198,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,282.55x = 75,584,714,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,714,968.55/254,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,246.96

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