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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,931.99, 382,398.89 and 114,526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,931.99, 382,398.89 and 114,526.59 is: 171,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,931.99 : 382,398.89 = 114,526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,931.99/382,398.89 = 114,526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,931.99x = 382,398.89 × 114,526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,931.99x = 43,794,840,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,840,891.49/254,931.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,790.29

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