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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,705.20, 382,465.80 and 202,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,705.20, 382,465.80 and 202,548.40 is: 304,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,705.20 : 382,465.80 = 202,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,705.20/382,465.80 = 202,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,705.20x = 382,465.80 × 202,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,705.20x = 77,467,835,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,467,835,844.72/254,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,147.05

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