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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,013.72, 380,942.79 and 175,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,013.72, 380,942.79 and 175,631.64 is: 263,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,013.72 : 380,942.79 = 175,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,013.72/380,942.79 = 175,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,013.72x = 380,942.79 × 175,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,013.72x = 66,905,606,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905,606,953.88/254,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,393.67

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