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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,733.26, 381,737.81 and 187,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,733.26, 381,737.81 and 187,645.82 is: 281,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,733.26 : 381,737.81 = 187,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,733.26/381,737.81 = 187,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,733.26x = 381,737.81 × 187,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,733.26x = 71,631,502,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,631,502,942.88/254,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,202.01

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