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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,502.64, 381,172.38 and 121,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,502.64, 381,172.38 and 121,476.30 is: 181,936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,502.64 : 381,172.38 = 121,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,502.64/381,172.38 = 121,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,502.64x = 381,172.38 × 121,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,502.64x = 46,303,410,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303,410,384.59/254,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,936.86

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