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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,058.73, 381,235.71 and 113,817.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,058.73, 381,235.71 and 113,817.35 is: 170,792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,058.73 : 381,235.71 = 113,817.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,058.73/381,235.71 = 113,817.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,058.73x = 381,235.71 × 113,817.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,058.73x = 43,391,239,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,391,239,617.47/254,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,792.16

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