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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,982.62, 380,982 and 94,098.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,982.62, 380,982 and 94,098.59 is: 141,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,982.62 : 380,982 = 94,098.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,982.62/380,982 = 94,098.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,982.62x = 380,982 × 94,098.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,982.62x = 35,849,869,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849,869,015.38/253,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,150.88

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