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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,706, 382,059.04 and 79,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,706, 382,059.04 and 79,602 is: 119,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,706 : 382,059.04 = 79,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,706/382,059.04 = 79,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,706x = 382,059.04 × 79,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,706x = 30,412,663,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412,663,702.08/254,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,403.01

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