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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,617.20, 381,925.80 and 254,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,617.20, 381,925.80 and 254,617.20 is: 381,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,617.20 : 381,925.80 = 254,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,617.20/381,925.80 = 254,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,617.20x = 381,925.80 × 254,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,617.20x = 97,244,877,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244,877,803.76/254,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,925.80

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