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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,144.15, 406,007.67 and 254,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,144.15, 406,007.67 and 254,286.08 is: 350,991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,144.15 : 406,007.67 = 254,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,144.15/406,007.67 = 254,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,144.15x = 406,007.67 × 254,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,144.15x = 103,242,098,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,242,098,854.23/294,144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,991.51

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