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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,673, 382,033.80 and 104,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,673, 382,033.80 and 104,923.44 is: 157,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,673 : 382,033.80 = 104,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,673/382,033.80 = 104,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,673x = 382,033.80 × 104,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,673x = 40,084,300,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084,300,492.27/254,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,395.17

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