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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,403.24, 381,612.96 and 127,974.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,403.24, 381,612.96 and 127,974.42 is: 191,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,403.24 : 381,612.96 = 127,974.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,403.24/381,612.96 = 127,974.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,403.24x = 381,612.96 × 127,974.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,403.24x = 48,836,697,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,697,220.48/254,403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,965.70

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