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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,101.50, 381,160.15 and 94,217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,101.50, 381,160.15 and 94,217.22 is: 141,328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,101.50 : 381,160.15 = 94,217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,101.50/381,160.15 = 94,217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,101.50x = 381,160.15 × 94,217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,101.50x = 35,911,849,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911,849,472.24/254,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,328.76

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