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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,942.30, 514,996.65 and 254,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,942.30, 514,996.65 and 254,295.90 is: 381,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,942.30 : 514,996.65 = 254,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,942.30/514,996.65 = 254,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,942.30x = 514,996.65 × 254,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,942.30x = 130,961,536,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,961,536,608.74/342,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,876.30

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