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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,648.16, 381,840.84 and 114,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,648.16, 381,840.84 and 114,286.68 is: 171,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,648.16 : 381,840.84 = 114,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,648.16/381,840.84 = 114,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,648.16x = 381,840.84 × 114,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,648.16x = 43,639,321,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,639,321,892.01/254,648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,371.05

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