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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,581.10, 381,725.30 and 104,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,581.10, 381,725.30 and 104,924.69 is: 157,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,581.10 : 381,725.30 = 104,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,581.10/381,725.30 = 104,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,581.10x = 381,725.30 × 104,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,581.10x = 40,052,407,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052,407,121.34/254,581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,326.71

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