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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,498.40, 381,903.60 and 104,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,498.40, 381,903.60 and 104,810.40 is: 157,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,498.40 : 381,903.60 = 104,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,498.40/381,903.60 = 104,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,498.40x = 381,903.60 × 104,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,498.40x = 40,027,469,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,469,077.44/254,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,279.85

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