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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,085.20, 559,422.60 and 254,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,085.20, 559,422.60 and 254,890 is: 382,194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,085.20 : 559,422.60 = 254,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,085.20/559,422.60 = 254,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,085.20x = 559,422.60 × 254,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,085.20x = 142,591,226,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,591,226,514/373,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,194.81

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