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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,023.20, 391,534.80 and 254,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,023.20, 391,534.80 and 254,462.20 is: 381,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,023.20 : 391,534.80 = 254,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,023.20/391,534.80 = 254,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,023.20x = 391,534.80 × 254,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,023.20x = 99,630,806,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,630,806,584.56/261,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,693.30

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