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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,954.40, 382,431.44 and 121,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,954.40, 382,431.44 and 121,429.92 is: 182,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,954.40 : 382,431.44 = 121,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,954.40/382,431.44 = 121,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,954.40x = 382,431.44 × 121,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,954.40x = 46,438,619,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,619,164.68/254,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,144.80

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