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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,951.92, 362,919.24 and 254,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,951.92, 362,919.24 and 254,203.92 is: 350,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,951.92 : 362,919.24 = 254,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,951.92/362,919.24 = 254,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,951.92x = 362,919.24 × 254,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,951.92x = 92,255,493,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255,493,451.42/262,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,845.48

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