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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,739.96, 382,281.77 and 104,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,739.96, 382,281.77 and 104,976.93 is: 157,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,739.96 : 382,281.77 = 104,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,739.96/382,281.77 = 104,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,739.96x = 382,281.77 × 104,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,739.96x = 40,130,766,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,766,609.57/254,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,536.21

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