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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,581.40, 381,872.10 and 195,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,581.40, 381,872.10 and 195,714.20 is: 293,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,581.40 : 381,872.10 = 195,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,581.40/381,872.10 = 195,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,581.40x = 381,872.10 × 195,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,581.40x = 74,737,792,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,792,553.82/254,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,571.30

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