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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,266.59, 381,462.76 and 179,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,266.59, 381,462.76 and 179,533.16 is: 269,344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,266.59 : 381,462.76 = 179,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,266.59/381,462.76 = 179,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,266.59x = 381,462.76 × 179,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,266.59x = 68,485,212,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485,212,817.81/254,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,344.13

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