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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,870.69, 382,352.00 and 105,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,870.69, 382,352.00 and 105,027.57 is: 157,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,870.69 : 382,352.00 = 105,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,870.69/382,352.00 = 105,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,870.69x = 382,352.00 × 105,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,870.69x = 40,157,500,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157,500,919.50/254,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,560.30

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