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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,144.76, 381,341.34 and 179,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,144.76, 381,341.34 and 179,743.02 is: 269,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,144.76 : 381,341.34 = 179,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,144.76/381,341.34 = 179,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,144.76x = 381,341.34 × 179,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,144.76x = 68,543,444,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543,444,102.45/254,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,702.37

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