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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,523.20, 401,284.80 and 254,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,523.20, 401,284.80 and 254,401.20 is: 381,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,523.20 : 401,284.80 = 254,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,523.20/401,284.80 = 254,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,523.20x = 401,284.80 × 254,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,523.20x = 102,087,334,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,087,334,661.76/267,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,601.80

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