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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,566.53, 381,996.68 and 136,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,566.53, 381,996.68 and 136,303.83 is: 204,534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,566.53 : 381,996.68 = 136,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,566.53/381,996.68 = 136,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,566.53x = 381,996.68 × 136,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,566.53x = 52,067,609,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,067,609,849.77/254,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,534.39

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