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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,652.66, 381,847.59 and 114,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,652.66, 381,847.59 and 114,291.18 is: 171,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,652.66 : 381,847.59 = 114,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,652.66/381,847.59 = 114,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,652.66x = 381,847.59 × 114,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,652.66x = 43,641,811,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641,811,641.26/254,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,377.80

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