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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,252.80, 460,879.20 and 254,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,252.80, 460,879.20 and 254,764.80 is: 382,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,252.80 : 460,879.20 = 254,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,252.80/460,879.20 = 254,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,252.80x = 460,879.20 × 254,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,252.80x = 117,415,797,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,415,797,212.16/307,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,147.20

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