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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,757.86, 382,145.30 and 114,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,757.86, 382,145.30 and 114,516.90 is: 171,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,757.86 : 382,145.30 = 114,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,757.86/382,145.30 = 114,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,757.86x = 382,145.30 × 114,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,757.86x = 43,762,095,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,095,105.57/254,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,779.18

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