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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,446, 381,669.16 and 79,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,446, 381,669.16 and 79,342 is: 119,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,446 : 381,669.16 = 79,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,446/381,669.16 = 79,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,446x = 381,669.16 × 79,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,446x = 30,282,394,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282,394,492.72/254,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,013.05

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