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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,410.69, 381,624.12 and 127,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,410.69, 381,624.12 and 127,981.84 is: 191,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,410.69 : 381,624.12 = 127,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,410.69/381,624.12 = 127,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,410.69x = 381,624.12 × 127,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,410.69x = 48,840,955,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,840,955,157.86/254,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,976.82

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