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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,302.40, 381,672.30 and 112,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,302.40, 381,672.30 and 112,366.10 is: 168,645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,302.40 : 381,672.30 = 112,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,302.40/381,672.30 = 112,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,302.40x = 381,672.30 × 112,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,302.40x = 42,887,027,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,887,027,829.03/254,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,645.78

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