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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,927.40, 382,391.10 and 114,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,927.40, 382,391.10 and 114,959.40 is: 172,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,927.40 : 382,391.10 = 114,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,927.40/382,391.10 = 114,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,927.40x = 382,391.10 × 114,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,927.40x = 43,959,451,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,959,451,421.34/254,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,439.10

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