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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,202.20, 352,084.16 and 254,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,202.20, 352,084.16 and 254,808.54 is: 351,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,202.20 : 352,084.16 = 254,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,202.20/352,084.16 = 254,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,202.20x = 352,084.16 × 254,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,202.20x = 89,714,050,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,714,050,766.73/255,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,541.06

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