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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,675, 382,036.80 and 104,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,675, 382,036.80 and 104,925.44 is: 157,398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,675 : 382,036.80 = 104,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,675/382,036.80 = 104,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,675x = 382,036.80 × 104,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,675x = 40,085,379,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085,379,336.19/254,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,398.17

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