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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,237.80, 460,856.70 and 254,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,237.80, 460,856.70 and 254,749.80 is: 382,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,237.80 : 460,856.70 = 254,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,237.80/460,856.70 = 254,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,237.80x = 460,856.70 × 254,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,237.80x = 117,403,152,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,403,152,153.66/307,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,124.70

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