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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,591.60, 381,305.68 and 121,565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,591.60, 381,305.68 and 121,565.03 is: 182,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,591.60 : 381,305.68 = 121,565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,591.60/381,305.68 = 121,565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,591.60x = 381,305.68 × 121,565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,591.60x = 46,353,434,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353,434,217.93/254,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,069.77

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