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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,487.30, 382,022.55 and 136,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,487.30, 382,022.55 and 136,097.70 is: 204,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,487.30 : 382,022.55 = 136,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,487.30/382,022.55 = 136,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,487.30x = 382,022.55 × 136,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,487.30x = 51,992,390,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992,390,403.14/254,487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,302.50

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