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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,430.20, 401,145.30 and 254,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,430.20, 401,145.30 and 254,308.20 is: 381,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,430.20 : 401,145.30 = 254,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,430.20/401,145.30 = 254,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,430.20x = 401,145.30 × 254,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,430.20x = 102,014,539,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014,539,181.46/267,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,462.30

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