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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,228.88, 381,278.94 and 104,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,228.88, 381,278.94 and 104,510.52 is: 156,739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,228.88 : 381,278.94 = 104,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,228.88/381,278.94 = 104,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,228.88x = 381,278.94 × 104,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,228.88x = 39,847,660,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,660,284.45/254,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,739.31

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