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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,741.36, 382,283.87 and 104,978.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,741.36, 382,283.87 and 104,978.33 is: 157,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,741.36 : 382,283.87 = 104,978.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,741.36/382,283.87 = 104,978.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,741.36x = 382,283.87 × 104,978.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,741.36x = 40,131,519,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,519,822.23/254,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,538.30

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