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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.72, 382,083.84 and 250,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.72, 382,083.84 and 250,451.28 is: 375,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.72 : 382,083.84 = 250,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.72/382,083.84 = 250,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.72x = 382,083.84 × 250,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.72x = 95,693,386,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,693,386,795.32/254,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,735.69

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