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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,586.20, 382,027.32 and 104,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,586.20, 382,027.32 and 104,841.56 is: 157,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,586.20 : 382,027.32 = 104,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,586.20/382,027.32 = 104,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,586.20x = 382,027.32 × 104,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,586.20x = 40,052,340,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052,340,191.42/254,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,323.30

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