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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,130.24, 381,049.48 and 96,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,130.24, 381,049.48 and 96,258 is: 144,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,130.24 : 381,049.48 = 96,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,130.24/381,049.48 = 96,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,130.24x = 381,049.48 × 96,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,130.24x = 36,679,060,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,060,845.84/254,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,331.74

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