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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,903.86, 422,197.90 and 254,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,903.86, 422,197.90 and 254,835.70 is: 351,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,903.86 : 422,197.90 = 254,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,903.86/422,197.90 = 254,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,903.86x = 422,197.90 × 254,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,903.86x = 107,591,097,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,591,097,385.03/305,903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,715.40

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