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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,244.10, 381,095.51 and 120,842.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,244.10, 381,095.51 and 120,842.57 is: 181,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,244.10 : 381,095.51 = 120,842.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,244.10/381,095.51 = 120,842.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,244.10x = 381,095.51 × 120,842.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,244.10x = 46,052,560,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,560,843.86/254,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,135.22

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