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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,158.60, 451,737.90 and 254,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,158.60, 451,737.90 and 254,502.60 is: 381,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,158.60 : 451,737.90 = 254,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,158.60/451,737.90 = 254,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,158.60x = 451,737.90 × 254,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,158.60x = 114,968,470,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968,470,068.54/301,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,753.90

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