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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,549.60, 381,824.40 and 129,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,549.60, 381,824.40 and 129,874.40 is: 194,811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,549.60 : 381,824.40 = 129,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,549.60/381,824.40 = 129,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,549.60x = 381,824.40 × 129,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,549.60x = 49,589,214,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589,214,855.36/254,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,811.60

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