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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,679, 381,436.79 and 121,653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,679, 381,436.79 and 121,653.38 is: 182,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,679 : 381,436.79 = 121,653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,679/381,436.79 = 121,653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,679x = 381,436.79 × 121,653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,679x = 46,403,072,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,072,244.40/254,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,202.19

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