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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,513.20, 381,769.80 and 254,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,513.20, 381,769.80 and 254,513.20 is: 381,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,513.20 : 381,769.80 = 254,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,513.20/381,769.80 = 254,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,513.20x = 381,769.80 × 254,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,513.20x = 97,165,453,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,165,453,461.36/254,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,769.80

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