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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,757.20, 382,135.80 and 250,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,757.20, 382,135.80 and 250,820.60 is: 376,230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,757.20 : 382,135.80 = 250,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,757.20/382,135.80 = 250,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,757.20x = 382,135.80 × 250,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,757.20x = 95,847,530,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,847,530,637.48/254,757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,230.90

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