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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,818.29, 382,273.58 and 104,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,818.29, 382,273.58 and 104,975.31 is: 157,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,818.29 : 382,273.58 = 104,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,818.29/382,273.58 = 104,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,818.29x = 382,273.58 × 104,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,818.29x = 40,129,287,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,287,565.31/254,818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,481.97

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