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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,209.28, 381,239.68 and 96,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,209.28, 381,239.68 and 96,323.84 is: 144,457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,209.28 : 381,239.68 = 96,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,209.28/381,239.68 = 96,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,209.28x = 381,239.68 × 96,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,209.28x = 36,722,469,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,722,469,937.97/254,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,457.63

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