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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,584.92, 381,296.07 and 121,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,584.92, 381,296.07 and 121,558.56 is: 182,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,584.92 : 381,296.07 = 121,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,584.92/381,296.07 = 121,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,584.92x = 381,296.07 × 121,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,584.92x = 46,349,801,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349,801,202.86/254,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,060.28

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