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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,228.60, 381,278.91 and 104,510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,228.60, 381,278.91 and 104,510.63 is: 156,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,228.60 : 381,278.91 = 104,510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,228.60/381,278.91 = 104,510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,228.60x = 381,278.91 × 104,510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,228.60x = 39,847,699,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,699,089.81/254,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,739.64

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