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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,147.16, 406,011.82 and 254,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,147.16, 406,011.82 and 254,289.08 is: 350,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,147.16 : 406,011.82 = 254,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,147.16/406,011.82 = 254,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,147.16x = 406,011.82 × 254,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,147.16x = 103,244,372,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244,372,176.93/294,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,995.65

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