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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,115.24, 381,180.80 and 94,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,115.24, 381,180.80 and 94,230.96 is: 141,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,115.24 : 381,180.80 = 94,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,115.24/381,180.80 = 94,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,115.24x = 381,180.80 × 94,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,115.24x = 35,919,032,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919,032,717.57/254,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,349.38

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