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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,462.60, 356,714.20 and 254,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,462.60, 356,714.20 and 254,462.60 is: 356,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,462.60 : 356,714.20 = 254,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,462.60/356,714.20 = 254,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,462.60x = 356,714.20 × 254,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,462.60x = 90,770,422,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,770,422,788.92/254,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,714.20

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