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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,540.40, 381,810.60 and 128,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,540.40, 381,810.60 and 128,569.20 is: 192,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,540.40 : 381,810.60 = 128,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,540.40/381,810.60 = 128,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,540.40x = 381,810.60 × 128,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,540.40x = 49,089,083,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,089,083,393.52/254,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,853.80

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