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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,211.90, 396,317.85 and 254,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,211.90, 396,317.85 and 254,880.70 is: 382,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,211.90 : 396,317.85 = 254,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,211.90/396,317.85 = 254,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,211.90x = 396,317.85 × 254,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,211.90x = 101,013,771,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,013,771,030.50/264,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,321.05

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