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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,457.24, 381,104.50 and 121,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,457.24, 381,104.50 and 121,430.90 is: 181,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,457.24 : 381,104.50 = 121,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,457.24/381,104.50 = 121,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,457.24x = 381,104.50 × 121,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,457.24x = 46,277,862,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,862,429.05/254,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,868.92

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