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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,840.48, 381,428.73 and 187,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,840.48, 381,428.73 and 187,354.70 is: 280,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,840.48 : 381,428.73 = 187,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,840.48/381,428.73 = 187,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,840.48x = 381,428.73 × 187,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,840.48x = 71,462,463,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462,463,373.39/254,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,420.38

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