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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,423.60, 381,635.40 and 130,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,423.60, 381,635.40 and 130,007.60 is: 195,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,423.60 : 381,635.40 = 130,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,423.60/381,635.40 = 130,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,423.60x = 381,635.40 × 130,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,423.60x = 49,615,502,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,615,502,429.04/254,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,011.40

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