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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,036.01, 381,118.09 and 179,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,036.01, 381,118.09 and 179,302.12 is: 268,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,036.01 : 381,118.09 = 179,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,036.01/381,118.09 = 179,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,036.01x = 381,118.09 × 179,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,036.01x = 68,335,281,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335,281,507.35/254,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,998.41

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