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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,269.10, 381,466.52 and 179,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,269.10, 381,466.52 and 179,535.66 is: 269,347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,269.10 : 381,466.52 = 179,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,269.10/381,466.52 = 179,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,269.10x = 381,466.52 × 179,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,269.10x = 68,486,842,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,486,842,538.42/254,269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,347.88

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