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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,462.60, 381,693.90 and 121,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,462.60, 381,693.90 and 121,406.60 is: 182,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,462.60 : 381,693.90 = 121,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,462.60/381,693.90 = 121,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,462.60x = 381,693.90 × 121,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,462.60x = 46,340,158,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340,158,639.74/254,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,109.90

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