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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,756.40, 382,134.60 and 128,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,756.40, 382,134.60 and 128,785.20 is: 193,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,756.40 : 382,134.60 = 128,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,756.40/382,134.60 = 128,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,756.40x = 382,134.60 × 128,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,756.40x = 49,213,280,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213,280,887.92/254,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,177.80

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