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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,621.70, 381,932.55 and 254,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,621.70, 381,932.55 and 254,621.70 is: 381,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,621.70 : 381,932.55 = 254,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,621.70/381,932.55 = 254,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,621.70x = 381,932.55 × 254,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,621.70x = 97,248,315,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,248,315,166.34/254,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,932.55

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