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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,737.46, 382,278.02 and 104,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,737.46, 382,278.02 and 104,974.43 is: 157,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,737.46 : 382,278.02 = 104,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,737.46/382,278.02 = 104,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,737.46x = 382,278.02 × 104,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,737.46x = 40,129,414,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,414,814.77/254,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,532.45

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