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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,738.96, 382,280.27 and 104,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,738.96, 382,280.27 and 104,975.93 is: 157,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,738.96 : 382,280.27 = 104,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,738.96/382,280.27 = 104,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,738.96x = 382,280.27 × 104,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,738.96x = 40,130,224,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,224,427.62/254,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,534.70

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