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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,856.48, 382,294.44 and 130,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,856.48, 382,294.44 and 130,051.68 is: 195,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,856.48 : 382,294.44 = 130,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,856.48/382,294.44 = 130,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,856.48x = 382,294.44 × 130,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,856.48x = 49,718,034,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718,034,176.66/254,856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,082.48

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