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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,669.70, 381,567.15 and 121,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,669.70, 381,567.15 and 121,262.70 is: 181,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,669.70 : 381,567.15 = 121,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,669.70/381,567.15 = 121,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,669.70x = 381,567.15 × 121,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,669.70x = 46,269,862,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,269,862,840.31/254,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,685.78

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