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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,741.70, 382,112.55 and 136,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,741.70, 382,112.55 and 136,643.70 is: 204,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,741.70 : 382,112.55 = 136,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,741.70/382,112.55 = 136,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,741.70x = 382,112.55 × 136,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,741.70x = 52,213,272,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213,272,648.44/254,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,965.55

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