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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,742.80, 391,114.20 and 254,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,742.80, 391,114.20 and 254,910.80 is: 382,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,742.80 : 391,114.20 = 254,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,742.80/391,114.20 = 254,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,742.80x = 391,114.20 × 254,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,742.80x = 99,699,233,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699,233,613.36/260,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,366.20

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