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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,444.20, 381,339.90 and 142,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,444.20, 381,339.90 and 142,124.20 is: 213,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,444.20 : 381,339.90 = 142,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,444.20/381,339.90 = 142,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,444.20x = 381,339.90 × 142,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,444.20x = 54,197,628,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,197,628,215.58/254,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,003.98

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