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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,457.18, 381,759.63 and 102,575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,457.18, 381,759.63 and 102,575.87 is: 153,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,457.18 : 381,759.63 = 102,575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,457.18/381,759.63 = 102,575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,457.18x = 381,759.63 × 102,575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,457.18x = 39,159,325,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159,325,108.05/254,457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,893.58

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