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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,213.24, 381,369.06 and 96,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,213.24, 381,369.06 and 96,552.41 is: 144,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,213.24 : 381,369.06 = 96,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,213.24/381,369.06 = 96,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,213.24x = 381,369.06 × 96,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,213.24x = 36,822,099,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822,099,935.59/254,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,847.30

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