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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,291.80, 550,937.70 and 254,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,291.80, 550,937.70 and 254,734.20 is: 382,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,291.80 : 550,937.70 = 254,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,291.80/550,937.70 = 254,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,291.80x = 550,937.70 × 254,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,291.80x = 140,342,674,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,342,674,259.34/367,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,101.30

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