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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,827.39, 382,536.37 and 136,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,827.39, 382,536.37 and 136,729.39 is: 205,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,827.39 : 382,536.37 = 136,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,827.39/382,536.37 = 136,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,827.39x = 382,536.37 × 136,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,827.39x = 52,303,963,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,963,839.27/254,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,252.52

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