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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,737.76, 381,744.54 and 187,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,737.76, 381,744.54 and 187,650.32 is: 281,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,737.76 : 381,744.54 = 187,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,737.76/381,744.54 = 187,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,737.76x = 381,744.54 × 187,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,737.76x = 71,634,483,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,634,483,180.53/254,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,208.74

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