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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,728.80, 357,145.20 and 254,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,728.80, 357,145.20 and 254,728.80 is: 357,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,728.80 : 357,145.20 = 254,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,728.80/357,145.20 = 254,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,728.80x = 357,145.20 × 254,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,728.80x = 90,975,168,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,975,168,221.76/254,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,145.20

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