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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,838.96, 381,426.45 and 187,353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,838.96, 381,426.45 and 187,353.18 is: 280,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,838.96 : 381,426.45 = 187,353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,838.96/381,426.45 = 187,353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,838.96x = 381,426.45 × 187,353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,838.96x = 71,461,458,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,461,458,343.61/254,838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,418.11

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