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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,774.40, 382,238.40 and 136,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,774.40, 382,238.40 and 136,502.40 is: 204,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,774.40 : 382,238.40 = 136,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,774.40/382,238.40 = 136,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,774.40x = 382,238.40 × 136,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,774.40x = 52,176,458,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,458,972.16/254,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,794.75

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