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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,505.84, 381,628.24 and 134,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,505.84, 381,628.24 and 134,627.52 is: 201,872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,505.84 : 381,628.24 = 134,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,505.84/381,628.24 = 134,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,505.84x = 381,628.24 × 134,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,505.84x = 51,377,663,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,377,663,513.16/254,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,872.24

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