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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,364.80, 398,047.20 and 254,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,364.80, 398,047.20 and 254,867.20 is: 382,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,364.80 : 398,047.20 = 254,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,364.80/398,047.20 = 254,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,364.80x = 398,047.20 × 254,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,364.80x = 101,449,175,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,449,175,331.84/265,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,300.80

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