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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,956.74, 382,434.69 and 121,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,956.74, 382,434.69 and 121,432.02 is: 182,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,956.74 : 382,434.69 = 121,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,956.74/382,434.69 = 121,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,956.74x = 382,434.69 × 121,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,956.74x = 46,439,816,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439,816,924.77/254,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,147.83

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