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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,860.98, 382,301.19 and 130,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,860.98, 382,301.19 and 130,056.18 is: 195,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,860.98 : 382,301.19 = 130,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,860.98/382,301.19 = 130,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,860.98x = 382,301.19 × 130,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,860.98x = 49,720,632,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720,632,380.85/254,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,089.23

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