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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,492.40, 381,738.60 and 195,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,492.40, 381,738.60 and 195,625.20 is: 293,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,492.40 : 381,738.60 = 195,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,492.40/381,738.60 = 195,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,492.40x = 381,738.60 × 195,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,492.40x = 74,677,689,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,677,689,972.72/254,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,437.80

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