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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,603.40, 381,905.10 and 195,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,603.40, 381,905.10 and 195,736.20 is: 293,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,603.40 : 381,905.10 = 195,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,603.40/381,905.10 = 195,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,603.40x = 381,905.10 × 195,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,603.40x = 74,752,653,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,653,034.62/254,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,604.30

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