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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,967.40, 382,451.10 and 253,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,967.40, 382,451.10 and 253,412.20 is: 380,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,967.40 : 382,451.10 = 253,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,967.40/382,451.10 = 253,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,967.40x = 382,451.10 × 253,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,967.40x = 96,917,774,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,917,774,643.42/254,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,118.30

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