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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,503.84, 381,625.26 and 134,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,503.84, 381,625.26 and 134,625.52 is: 201,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,503.84 : 381,625.26 = 134,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,503.84/381,625.26 = 134,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,503.84x = 381,625.26 × 134,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,503.84x = 51,376,499,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376,499,072.64/254,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,869.25

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