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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,142.15, 406,004.91 and 254,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,142.15, 406,004.91 and 254,284.08 is: 350,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,142.15 : 406,004.91 = 254,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,142.15/406,004.91 = 254,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,142.15x = 406,004.91 × 254,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,142.15x = 103,240,582,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,240,582,538.75/294,142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,988.74

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