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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,278.35, 381,541.41 and 104,563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,278.35, 381,541.41 and 104,563.62 is: 156,896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,278.35 : 381,541.41 = 104,563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,278.35/381,541.41 = 104,563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,278.35x = 381,541.41 × 104,563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,278.35x = 39,895,351,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,895,351,009.50/254,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,896.37

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