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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,507.20, 381,434.40 and 142,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,507.20, 381,434.40 and 142,187.20 is: 213,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,507.20 : 381,434.40 = 142,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,507.20/381,434.40 = 142,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,507.20x = 381,434.40 × 142,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,507.20x = 54,235,089,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,235,089,319.68/254,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,098.45

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