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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,035.01, 381,116.59 and 179,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,035.01, 381,116.59 and 179,301.12 is: 268,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,035.01 : 381,116.59 = 179,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,035.01/381,116.59 = 179,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,035.01x = 381,116.59 × 179,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,035.01x = 68,334,630,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,334,630,505.96/254,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,996.90

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