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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,395.49, 381,236.83 and 191,175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,395.49, 381,236.83 and 191,175.19 is: 286,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,395.49 : 381,236.83 = 191,175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,395.49/381,236.83 = 191,175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,395.49x = 381,236.83 × 191,175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,395.49x = 72,883,021,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883,021,979.22/254,395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,494.95

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