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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,851.06, 541,890.48 and 254,972.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,851.06, 541,890.48 and 254,972.37 is: 381,834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,851.06 : 541,890.48 = 254,972.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,851.06/541,890.48 = 254,972.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,851.06x = 541,890.48 × 254,972.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,851.06x = 138,167,099,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167,099,966.04/361,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,834.17

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