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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.14, 381,222.80 and 113,808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.14, 381,222.80 and 113,808.77 is: 170,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.14 : 381,222.80 = 113,808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.14/381,222.80 = 113,808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.14x = 381,222.80 × 113,808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.14x = 43,386,497,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386,497,010.90/254,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,779.27

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