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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,680.48, 381,888.88 and 114,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,680.48, 381,888.88 and 114,318.24 is: 171,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,680.48 : 381,888.88 = 114,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,680.48/381,888.88 = 114,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,680.48x = 381,888.88 × 114,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,680.48x = 43,656,864,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656,864,637.17/254,680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,418.18

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