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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.24, 382,099.68 and 102,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.24, 382,099.68 and 102,801.12 is: 154,232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.24 : 382,099.68 = 102,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.24/382,099.68 = 102,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.24x = 382,099.68 × 102,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.24x = 39,280,275,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,275,055.64/254,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,232.49

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