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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.82, 381,363.90 and 83,398.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.82, 381,363.90 and 83,398.31 is: 125,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.82 : 381,363.90 = 83,398.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.82/381,363.90 = 83,398.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.82x = 381,363.90 × 83,398.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.82x = 31,805,105,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805,105,395.68/254,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,104.74

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