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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,925.11, 382,365.59 and 119,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,925.11, 382,365.59 and 119,957.18 is: 179,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,925.11 : 382,365.59 = 119,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,925.11/382,365.59 = 119,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,925.11x = 382,365.59 × 119,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,925.11x = 45,867,495,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,867,495,393.82/254,925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,925.38

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