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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,895.28, 382,160.88 and 119,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,895.28, 382,160.88 and 119,883.76 is: 179,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,895.28 : 382,160.88 = 119,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,895.28/382,160.88 = 119,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,895.28x = 382,160.88 × 119,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,895.28x = 45,814,883,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,883,219.31/254,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,740.02

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