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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,739.76, 381,747.54 and 187,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,739.76, 381,747.54 and 187,652.32 is: 281,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,739.76 : 381,747.54 = 187,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,739.76/381,747.54 = 187,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,739.76x = 381,747.54 × 187,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,739.76x = 71,635,811,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635,811,535.29/254,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,211.74

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