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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,168.02, 614,318.50 and 254,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,168.02, 614,318.50 and 254,144.10 is: 350,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,168.02 : 614,318.50 = 254,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,168.02/614,318.50 = 254,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,168.02x = 614,318.50 × 254,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,168.02x = 156,125,422,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125,422,295.85/445,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,711.23

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