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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,277.63, 380,951.37 and 119,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,277.63, 380,951.37 and 119,093.58 is: 178,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277.63 : 380,951.37 = 119,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277.63/380,951.37 = 119,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277.63x = 380,951.37 × 119,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277.63x = 45,368,862,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,368,862,459.20/254,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,422.55

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