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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,938.80, 431,908.20 and 254,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,938.80, 431,908.20 and 254,113.20 is: 381,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,938.80 : 431,908.20 = 254,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,938.80/431,908.20 = 254,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,938.80x = 431,908.20 × 254,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,938.80x = 109,753,574,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,753,574,808.24/287,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,169.80

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