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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,806.20, 382,209.30 and 65,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,806.20, 382,209.30 and 65,266.20 is: 97,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,806.20 : 382,209.30 = 65,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,806.20/382,209.30 = 65,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,806.20x = 382,209.30 × 65,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,806.20x = 24,945,348,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945,348,615.66/254,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,899.30

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