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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,001.42, 381,065.50 and 179,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,001.42, 381,065.50 and 179,267.56 is: 268,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,001.42 : 381,065.50 = 179,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,001.42/381,065.50 = 179,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,001.42x = 381,065.50 × 179,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,001.42x = 68,312,682,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,312,682,385.18/254,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,946.06

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