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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,563.20, 382,252.80 and 202,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,563.20, 382,252.80 and 202,406.40 is: 303,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,563.20 : 382,252.80 = 202,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,563.20/382,252.80 = 202,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,563.20x = 382,252.80 × 202,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,563.20x = 77,370,413,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,370,413,137.92/254,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,934.01

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