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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,657.70, 381,549.15 and 121,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,657.70, 381,549.15 and 121,250.70 is: 181,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,657.70 : 381,549.15 = 121,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,657.70/381,549.15 = 121,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,657.70x = 381,549.15 × 121,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,657.70x = 46,263,101,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263,101,521.91/254,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,667.79

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