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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,893.26, 382,274.28 and 105,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,893.26, 382,274.28 and 105,176.10 is: 157,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,893.26 : 382,274.28 = 105,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,893.26/382,274.28 = 105,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,893.26x = 382,274.28 × 105,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,893.26x = 40,206,117,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206,117,900.71/254,893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,737.08

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