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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,118.24, 381,185.30 and 94,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,118.24, 381,185.30 and 94,233.96 is: 141,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,118.24 : 381,185.30 = 94,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,118.24/381,185.30 = 94,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,118.24x = 381,185.30 × 94,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,118.24x = 35,920,600,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920,600,312.79/254,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,353.88

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