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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,146.76, 381,344.34 and 179,745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,146.76, 381,344.34 and 179,745.02 is: 269,705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,146.76 : 381,344.34 = 179,745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,146.76/381,344.34 = 179,745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,146.76x = 381,344.34 × 179,745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,146.76x = 68,544,746,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,746,020.19/254,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,705.37

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