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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,460.30, 381,690.45 and 254,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,460.30, 381,690.45 and 254,460.30 is: 381,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,460.30 : 381,690.45 = 254,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,460.30/381,690.45 = 254,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,460.30x = 381,690.45 × 254,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,460.30x = 97,125,066,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,125,066,414.14/254,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,690.45

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