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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,857.48, 382,295.94 and 130,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,857.48, 382,295.94 and 130,052.68 is: 195,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,857.48 : 382,295.94 = 130,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,857.48/382,295.94 = 130,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,857.48x = 382,295.94 × 130,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,857.48x = 49,718,611,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718,611,550.12/254,857.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,083.98

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