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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,490.80, 381,736.20 and 179,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,490.80, 381,736.20 and 179,841.20 is: 269,761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,490.80 : 381,736.20 = 179,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,490.80/381,736.20 = 179,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,490.80x = 381,736.20 × 179,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,490.80x = 68,651,896,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,651,896,291.44/254,490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,761.80

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