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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,217.56, 381,099.74 and 96,556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,217.56, 381,099.74 and 96,556.73 is: 144,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,217.56 : 381,099.74 = 96,556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,217.56/381,099.74 = 96,556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,217.56x = 381,099.74 × 96,556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,217.56x = 36,797,742,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,742,309.97/254,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,749.02

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