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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,985.62, 382,561.63 and 121,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,985.62, 382,561.63 and 121,876.25 is: 182,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,985.62 : 382,561.63 = 121,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,985.62/382,561.63 = 121,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,985.62x = 382,561.63 × 121,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,985.62x = 46,625,174,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625,174,640.79/254,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,854.14

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