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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,861.48, 382,301.94 and 130,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,861.48, 382,301.94 and 130,056.68 is: 195,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,861.48 : 382,301.94 = 130,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,861.48/382,301.94 = 130,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,861.48x = 382,301.94 × 130,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,861.48x = 49,720,921,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720,921,073.96/254,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,089.98

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