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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,518.80, 381,778.20 and 207,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,518.80, 381,778.20 and 207,279.60 is: 310,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,518.80 : 381,778.20 = 207,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,518.80/381,778.20 = 207,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,518.80x = 381,778.20 × 207,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,518.80x = 79,134,832,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134,832,584.72/254,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,919.40

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