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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,207.16, 381,411.18 and 96,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,207.16, 381,411.18 and 96,477.48 is: 144,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,207.16 : 381,411.18 = 96,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,207.16/381,411.18 = 96,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,207.16x = 381,411.18 × 96,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,207.16x = 36,797,589,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,589,490.23/254,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,754.34

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