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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,253.04, 381,436.26 and 83,482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,253.04, 381,436.26 and 83,482.36 is: 125,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,253.04 : 381,436.26 = 83,482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,253.04/381,436.26 = 83,482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,253.04x = 381,436.26 × 83,482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,253.04x = 31,843,199,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,199,174.37/254,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,242.16

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