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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,001.06, 381,075.57 and 113,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,001.06, 381,075.57 and 113,726.88 is: 170,623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,001.06 : 381,075.57 = 113,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,001.06/381,075.57 = 113,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,001.06x = 381,075.57 × 113,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,001.06x = 43,338,535,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338,535,620.32/254,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,623.44

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