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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,084.72, 381,191.13 and 179,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,084.72, 381,191.13 and 179,350.88 is: 269,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,084.72 : 381,191.13 = 179,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,084.72/381,191.13 = 179,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,084.72x = 381,191.13 × 179,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,084.72x = 68,366,962,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,366,962,707.74/254,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,071.53

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