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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,892.90, 439,672.95 and 254,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,892.90, 439,672.95 and 254,883.30 is: 381,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,892.90 : 439,672.95 = 254,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,892.90/439,672.95 = 254,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,892.90x = 439,672.95 × 254,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,892.90x = 112,065,292,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,065,292,416.74/293,892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,313.37

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