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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,594.40, 381,373.20 and 130,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,594.40, 381,373.20 and 130,005.60 is: 194,743.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,594.40 : 381,373.20 = 130,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,594.40/381,373.20 = 130,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,594.40x = 381,373.20 × 130,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,594.40x = 49,580,651,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,651,689.92/254,594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,743.69

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