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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,074.32, 381,339.90 and 135,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,074.32, 381,339.90 and 135,846.72 is: 203,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,074.32 : 381,339.90 = 135,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,074.32/381,339.90 = 135,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,074.32x = 381,339.90 × 135,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,074.32x = 51,803,774,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803,774,620.13/254,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,892.21

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