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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,448.60, 381,421.80 and 142,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,448.60, 381,421.80 and 142,182.60 is: 213,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,448.60 : 381,421.80 = 142,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,448.60/381,421.80 = 142,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,448.60x = 381,421.80 × 142,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,448.60x = 54,231,543,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231,543,220.68/254,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,133.59

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