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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,514.20, 381,771.30 and 254,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,514.20, 381,771.30 and 254,514.20 is: 381,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,514.20 : 381,771.30 = 254,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,514.20/381,771.30 = 254,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,514.20x = 381,771.30 × 254,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,514.20x = 97,166,217,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,166,217,002.46/254,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,771.30

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