Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,454, 381,681 and 79,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,454, 381,681 and 79,350 is: 119,025
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,454 : 381,681 = 79,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,454/381,681 = 79,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,454x = 381,681 × 79,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,454x = 30,286,387,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,286,387,350/254,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,025
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