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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,876.16, 382,392 and 130,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,876.16, 382,392 and 130,304.64 is: 195,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,876.16 : 382,392 = 130,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,876.16/382,392 = 130,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,876.16x = 382,392 × 130,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,876.16x = 49,827,451,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827,451,898.88/254,876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,496.71

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