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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,157.60, 451,736.40 and 254,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,157.60, 451,736.40 and 254,501.60 is: 381,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,157.60 : 451,736.40 = 254,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,157.60/451,736.40 = 254,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,157.60x = 451,736.40 × 254,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,157.60x = 114,967,636,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,967,636,578.24/301,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,752.40

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