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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,206.35, 381,374.33 and 179,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,206.35, 381,374.33 and 179,472.11 is: 269,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,206.35 : 381,374.33 = 179,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,206.35/381,374.33 = 179,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,206.35x = 381,374.33 × 179,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,206.35x = 68,446,052,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446,052,900.70/254,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,253.91

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