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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,274.76, 381,420 and 127,920.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,274.76, 381,420 and 127,920.15 is: 191,884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,274.76 : 381,420 = 127,920.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,274.76/381,420 = 127,920.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,274.76x = 381,420 × 127,920.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,274.76x = 48,791,303,613
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791,303,613/254,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,884.18

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