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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,611.27, 381,999.83 and 121,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,611.27, 381,999.83 and 121,474.29 is: 182,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,611.27 : 381,999.83 = 121,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,611.27/381,999.83 = 121,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,611.27x = 381,999.83 × 121,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,611.27x = 46,403,157,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,157,522.00/254,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,251.00

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