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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,433.60, 381,650.40 and 254,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,433.60, 381,650.40 and 254,433.60 is: 381,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,433.60 : 381,650.40 = 254,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,433.60/381,650.40 = 254,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,433.60x = 381,650.40 × 254,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,433.60x = 97,104,685,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,104,685,213.44/254,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,650.40

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