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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.10, 381,714.30 and 142,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.10, 381,714.30 and 142,129.20 is: 213,404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.10 : 381,714.30 = 142,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.10/381,714.30 = 142,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.10x = 381,714.30 × 142,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.10x = 54,252,748,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,748,087.56/254,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,404.37

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