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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,575.90, 355,939.70 and 254,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,575.90, 355,939.70 and 254,575.90 is: 355,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,575.90 : 355,939.70 = 254,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,575.90/355,939.70 = 254,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,575.90x = 355,939.70 × 254,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,575.90x = 90,613,669,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,613,669,473.23/254,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,939.70

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