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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,464.23, 381,827.58 and 104,815.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,464.23, 381,827.58 and 104,815.11 is: 157,276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,464.23 : 381,827.58 = 104,815.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,464.23/381,827.58 = 104,815.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,464.23x = 381,827.58 × 104,815.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,464.23x = 40,021,299,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021,299,798.73/254,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,276.72

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