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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,593.24, 381,308.12 and 121,566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,593.24, 381,308.12 and 121,566.67 is: 182,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,593.24 : 381,308.12 = 121,566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,593.24/381,308.12 = 121,566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,593.24x = 381,308.12 × 121,566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,593.24x = 46,354,356,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354,356,485.82/254,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,072.22

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