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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,474.28, 381,653.10 and 114,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,474.28, 381,653.10 and 114,273 is: 171,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,474.28 : 381,653.10 = 114,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,474.28/381,653.10 = 114,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,474.28x = 381,653.10 × 114,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,474.28x = 43,612,644,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612,644,696.30/254,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,383.31

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