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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,114.40, 556,859.40 and 254,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,114.40, 556,859.40 and 254,016.40 is: 380,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,114.40 : 556,859.40 = 254,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,114.40/556,859.40 = 254,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,114.40x = 556,859.40 × 254,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,114.40x = 141,451,420,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,451,420,094.16/372,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,128.85

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