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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,061.35, 381,239.65 and 113,819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,061.35, 381,239.65 and 113,819.98 is: 170,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,061.35 : 381,239.65 = 113,819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,061.35/381,239.65 = 113,819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,061.35x = 381,239.65 × 113,819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,061.35x = 43,392,688,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,688,527.38/254,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,796.10

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