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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,759.88, 382,148.32 and 114,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,759.88, 382,148.32 and 114,518.92 is: 171,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,759.88 : 382,148.32 = 114,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,759.88/382,148.32 = 114,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,759.88x = 382,148.32 × 114,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,759.88x = 43,763,212,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,763,212,886.21/254,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,782.20

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