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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,922.09, 382,397.10 and 84,136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,922.09, 382,397.10 and 84,136.83 is: 126,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,922.09 : 382,397.10 = 84,136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,922.09/382,397.10 = 84,136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,922.09x = 382,397.10 × 84,136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,922.09x = 32,173,678,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,678,518.96/254,922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,209.85

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