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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,564.40, 381,846.60 and 195,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,564.40, 381,846.60 and 195,697.20 is: 293,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,564.40 : 381,846.60 = 195,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,564.40/381,846.60 = 195,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,564.40x = 381,846.60 × 195,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,564.40x = 74,726,310,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,726,310,449.52/254,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,545.80

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