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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,234.20, 381,788.70 and 165,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,234.20, 381,788.70 and 165,879.40 is: 249,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,234.20 : 381,788.70 = 165,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,234.20/381,788.70 = 165,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,234.20x = 381,788.70 × 165,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,234.20x = 63,330,880,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,880,482.78/254,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,104.49

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