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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,851.02, 382,322.61 and 105,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,851.02, 382,322.61 and 105,007.95 is: 157,530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,851.02 : 382,322.61 = 105,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,851.02/382,322.61 = 105,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,851.02x = 382,322.61 × 105,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,851.02x = 40,146,913,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,913,514.75/254,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,530.91

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