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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,010.20, 381,078.57 and 179,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,010.20, 381,078.57 and 179,276.18 is: 268,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,010.20 : 381,078.57 = 179,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,010.20/381,078.57 = 179,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,010.20x = 381,078.57 × 179,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,010.20x = 68,318,310,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318,310,309.46/254,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,958.92

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