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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,895.26, 382,277.28 and 105,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,895.26, 382,277.28 and 105,178.10 is: 157,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,895.26 : 382,277.28 = 105,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,895.26/382,277.28 = 105,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,895.26x = 382,277.28 × 105,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,895.26x = 40,207,197,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,197,983.57/254,895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,740.08

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