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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,849.01, 382,319.61 and 105,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,849.01, 382,319.61 and 105,005.95 is: 157,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,849.01 : 382,319.61 = 105,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,849.01/382,319.61 = 105,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,849.01x = 382,319.61 × 105,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,849.01x = 40,145,833,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145,833,851.68/254,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,527.92

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