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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,737.20, 382,105.80 and 136,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,737.20, 382,105.80 and 136,639.20 is: 204,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,737.20 : 382,105.80 = 136,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,737.20/382,105.80 = 136,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,737.20x = 382,105.80 × 136,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,737.20x = 52,210,630,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210,630,827.36/254,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,958.80

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