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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,452.95, 381,098.12 and 121,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,452.95, 381,098.12 and 121,426.65 is: 181,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,452.95 : 381,098.12 = 121,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,452.95/381,098.12 = 121,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,452.95x = 381,098.12 × 121,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,452.95x = 46,275,467,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275,467,425.76/254,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,862.57

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