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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,741.24, 381,964.27 and 104,812.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,741.24, 381,964.27 and 104,812.17 is: 157,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,741.24 : 381,964.27 = 104,812.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,741.24/381,964.27 = 104,812.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,741.24x = 381,964.27 × 104,812.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,741.24x = 40,034,503,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034,503,739.14/254,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,157.53

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