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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,447.28, 381,670.92 and 114,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,447.28, 381,670.92 and 114,168.24 is: 171,252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,447.28 : 381,670.92 = 114,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,447.28/381,670.92 = 114,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,447.28x = 381,670.92 × 114,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,447.28x = 43,574,697,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,697,195.58/254,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,252.36

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