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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,757.88, 382,145.32 and 114,516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,757.88, 382,145.32 and 114,516.92 is: 171,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,757.88 : 382,145.32 = 114,516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,757.88/382,145.32 = 114,516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,757.88x = 382,145.32 × 114,516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,757.88x = 43,762,105,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,105,038.81/254,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,779.20

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