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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,740.96, 382,283.27 and 104,977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,740.96, 382,283.27 and 104,977.93 is: 157,537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,740.96 : 382,283.27 = 104,977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,740.96/382,283.27 = 104,977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,740.96x = 382,283.27 × 104,977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,740.96x = 40,131,306,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,306,358.23/254,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,537.71

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