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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,333.40, 558,288.54 and 254,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,333.40, 558,288.54 and 254,147.80 is: 381,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,333.40 : 558,288.54 = 254,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,333.40/558,288.54 = 254,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,333.40x = 558,288.54 × 254,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,333.40x = 141,887,804,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,887,804,206.21/372,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,077.29

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