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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,747.23, 382,120.84 and 114,341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,747.23, 382,120.84 and 114,341.83 is: 171,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,747.23 : 382,120.84 = 114,341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,747.23/382,120.84 = 114,341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,747.23x = 382,120.84 × 114,341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,747.23x = 43,692,395,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692,395,314.36/254,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,512.74

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