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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,653.66, 381,849.09 and 114,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,653.66, 381,849.09 and 114,292.18 is: 171,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,653.66 : 381,849.09 = 114,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,653.66/381,849.09 = 114,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,653.66x = 381,849.09 × 114,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,653.66x = 43,642,364,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642,364,927.12/254,653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,379.30

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