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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,278.85, 380,953.13 and 119,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,278.85, 380,953.13 and 119,094.71 is: 178,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,278.85 : 380,953.13 = 119,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,278.85/380,953.13 = 119,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,278.85x = 380,953.13 × 119,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,278.85x = 45,369,500,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369,500,040.70/254,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,424.20

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