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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,928.48, 382,029.12 and 187,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,928.48, 382,029.12 and 187,841.04 is: 281,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,928.48 : 382,029.12 = 187,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,928.48/382,029.12 = 187,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,928.48x = 382,029.12 × 187,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,928.48x = 71,760,747,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,760,747,211.08/254,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,493.65

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