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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,421.60, 381,632.40 and 130,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,421.60, 381,632.40 and 130,005.60 is: 195,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,421.60 : 381,632.40 = 130,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,421.60/381,632.40 = 130,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,421.60x = 381,632.40 × 130,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,421.60x = 49,614,349,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,349,141.44/254,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,008.40

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