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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,737.80, 559,106.70 and 254,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,737.80, 559,106.70 and 254,639.80 is: 381,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,737.80 : 559,106.70 = 254,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,737.80/559,106.70 = 254,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,737.80x = 559,106.70 × 254,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,737.80x = 142,370,818,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,370,818,266.66/372,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,959.70

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