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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,942.92, 362,906.82 and 254,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,942.92, 362,906.82 and 254,194.92 is: 350,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,942.92 : 362,906.82 = 254,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,942.92/362,906.82 = 254,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,942.92x = 362,906.82 × 254,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,942.92x = 92,249,070,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249,070,077.35/262,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,833.06

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