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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,187.22, 571,059.11 and 254,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,187.22, 571,059.11 and 254,445.30 is: 381,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,187.22 : 571,059.11 = 254,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,187.22/571,059.11 = 254,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,187.22x = 571,059.11 × 254,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,187.22x = 145,303,307,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,303,307,197.80/381,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,186.20

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