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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,827.45, 382,536.46 and 136,729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,827.45, 382,536.46 and 136,729.45 is: 205,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,827.45 : 382,536.46 = 136,729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,827.45/382,536.46 = 136,729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,827.45x = 382,536.46 × 136,729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,827.45x = 52,303,999,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,999,780.75/254,827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,252.61

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