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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,954.54, 382,377.13 and 105,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,954.54, 382,377.13 and 105,155.98 is: 157,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,954.54 : 382,377.13 = 105,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,954.54/382,377.13 = 105,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,954.54x = 382,377.13 × 105,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,954.54x = 40,209,241,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209,241,834.74/254,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,711.42

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