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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,719.20, 382,078.80 and 136,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,719.20, 382,078.80 and 136,621.20 is: 204,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,719.20 : 382,078.80 = 136,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,719.20/382,078.80 = 136,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,719.20x = 382,078.80 × 136,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,719.20x = 52,200,064,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,064,150.56/254,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,931.80

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