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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,924.35, 382,024.45 and 187,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,924.35, 382,024.45 and 187,836.91 is: 281,488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,924.35 : 382,024.45 = 187,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,924.35/382,024.45 = 187,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,924.35x = 382,024.45 × 187,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,924.35x = 71,758,292,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758,292,232.45/254,924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,488.58

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