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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,908.20, 382,362.30 and 136,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,908.20, 382,362.30 and 136,810.20 is: 205,215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,908.20 : 382,362.30 = 136,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,908.20/382,362.30 = 136,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,908.20x = 382,362.30 × 136,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,908.20x = 52,311,062,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311,062,735.46/254,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,215.30

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