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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,635.40, 382,079.82 and 192,685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,635.40, 382,079.82 and 192,685.96 is: 289,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,635.40 : 382,079.82 = 192,685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,635.40/382,079.82 = 192,685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,635.40x = 382,079.82 × 192,685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,635.40x = 73,621,416,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,621,416,913.33/254,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,124.83

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