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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,763.36, 382,145.08 and 114,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,763.36, 382,145.08 and 114,357.96 is: 171,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,763.36 : 382,145.08 = 114,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,763.36/382,145.08 = 114,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,763.36x = 382,145.08 × 114,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,763.36x = 43,701,331,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701,331,772.84/254,763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,536.96

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