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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,114.80, 451,153.80 and 254,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,114.80, 451,153.80 and 254,458.80 is: 381,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,114.80 : 451,153.80 = 254,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,114.80/451,153.80 = 254,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,114.80x = 451,153.80 × 254,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,114.80x = 114,800,054,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,800,054,563.44/301,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,250.12

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