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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,528.34, 381,607.40 and 119,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,528.34, 381,607.40 and 119,522.84 is: 179,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,528.34 : 381,607.40 = 119,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,528.34/381,607.40 = 119,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,528.34x = 381,607.40 × 119,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,528.34x = 45,610,801,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,801,167.03/254,528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,197.34

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