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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,266.09, 381,462.01 and 179,532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,266.09, 381,462.01 and 179,532.65 is: 269,343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,266.09 : 381,462.01 = 179,532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,266.09/381,462.01 = 179,532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,266.09x = 381,462.01 × 179,532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,266.09x = 68,484,886,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484,886,034.45/254,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,343.37

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