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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,114.92, 381,185.34 and 96,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,114.92, 381,185.34 and 96,356.44 is: 144,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,114.92 : 381,185.34 = 96,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,114.92/381,185.34 = 96,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,114.92x = 381,185.34 × 96,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,114.92x = 36,729,662,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729,662,342.59/254,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,539.57

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