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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,294.20, 381,878.70 and 165,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,294.20, 381,878.70 and 165,939.40 is: 249,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,294.20 : 381,878.70 = 165,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,294.20/381,878.70 = 165,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,294.20x = 381,878.70 × 165,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,294.20x = 63,368,722,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,368,722,350.78/254,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,194.52

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