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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,751.30, 437,626.95 and 254,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,751.30, 437,626.95 and 254,887.30 is: 382,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,751.30 : 437,626.95 = 254,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,751.30/437,626.95 = 254,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,751.30x = 437,626.95 × 254,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,751.30x = 111,545,551,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,545,551,692.74/291,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,330.95

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