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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,827.95, 382,537.21 and 136,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,827.95, 382,537.21 and 136,729.95 is: 205,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,827.95 : 382,537.21 = 136,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,827.95/382,537.21 = 136,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,827.95x = 382,537.21 × 136,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,827.95x = 52,304,293,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,293,596.44/254,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,253.36

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