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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,889.20, 553,333.80 and 254,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,889.20, 553,333.80 and 254,727.80 is: 382,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,889.20 : 553,333.80 = 254,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,889.20/553,333.80 = 254,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,889.20x = 553,333.80 × 254,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,889.20x = 140,949,501,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,949,501,539.64/368,889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,091.70

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