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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,261.17, 380,919.87 and 182,065.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,261.17, 380,919.87 and 182,065.06 is: 272,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,261.17 : 380,919.87 = 182,065.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,261.17/380,919.87 = 182,065.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,261.17x = 380,919.87 × 182,065.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,261.17x = 69,352,198,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,352,198,986.74/254,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,759.69

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