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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,752.58, 351,918.34 and 204,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,752.58, 351,918.34 and 204,101.66 is: 281,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,752.58 : 351,918.34 = 204,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,752.58/351,918.34 = 204,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,752.58x = 351,918.34 × 204,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,752.58x = 71,827,117,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,827,117,378.44/254,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,948.54

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