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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,780.40, 382,170.60 and 128,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,780.40, 382,170.60 and 128,809.20 is: 193,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,780.40 : 382,170.60 = 128,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,780.40/382,170.60 = 128,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,780.40x = 382,170.60 × 128,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,780.40x = 49,227,089,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227,089,249.52/254,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,213.80

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