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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,462.60, 381,442.80 and 142,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,462.60, 381,442.80 and 142,196.60 is: 213,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,462.60 : 381,442.80 = 142,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,462.60/381,442.80 = 142,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,462.60x = 381,442.80 × 142,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,462.60x = 54,239,869,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239,869,254.48/254,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,154.58

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