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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,887.56, 382,377.51 and 105,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,887.56, 382,377.51 and 105,044.45 is: 157,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,887.56 : 382,377.51 = 105,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,887.56/382,377.51 = 105,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,887.56x = 382,377.51 × 105,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,887.56x = 40,166,633,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,633,318.43/254,887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,585.70

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