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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,295.72, 381,694.68 and 190,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,295.72, 381,694.68 and 190,895.40 is: 286,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,295.72 : 381,694.68 = 190,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,295.72/381,694.68 = 190,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,295.72x = 381,694.68 × 190,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,295.72x = 72,863,758,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863,758,616.47/254,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,531.60

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