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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,660.16, 382,053.84 and 179,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,660.16, 382,053.84 and 179,926.56 is: 269,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,660.16 : 382,053.84 = 179,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,660.16/382,053.84 = 179,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,660.16x = 382,053.84 × 179,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,660.16x = 68,741,633,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,741,633,165.99/254,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,934.78

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