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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,923.35, 382,022.96 and 187,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,923.35, 382,022.96 and 187,835.91 is: 281,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,923.35 : 382,022.96 = 187,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,923.35/382,022.96 = 187,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,923.35x = 382,022.96 × 187,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,923.35x = 71,757,629,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757,629,393.31/254,923.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,487.08

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