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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,965.20, 381,001.08 and 96,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,965.20, 381,001.08 and 96,190.16 is: 144,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,965.20 : 381,001.08 = 96,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,965.20/381,001.08 = 96,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,965.20x = 381,001.08 × 96,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,965.20x = 36,648,554,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648,554,845.37/253,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,305.42

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