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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,960.92, 362,931.48 and 254,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,960.92, 362,931.48 and 254,212.92 is: 350,857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,960.92 : 362,931.48 = 254,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,960.92/362,931.48 = 254,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,960.92x = 362,931.48 × 254,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,960.92x = 92,261,871,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,261,871,290.72/262,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,857.73

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