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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,612.27, 382,001.33 and 121,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,612.27, 382,001.33 and 121,475.29 is: 182,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,612.27 : 382,001.33 = 121,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,612.27/382,001.33 = 121,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,612.27x = 382,001.33 × 121,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,612.27x = 46,403,722,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,722,342.14/254,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,252.50

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