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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,218.56, 381,101.23 and 96,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,218.56, 381,101.23 and 96,557.73 is: 144,750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,218.56 : 381,101.23 = 96,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,218.56/381,101.23 = 96,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,218.56x = 381,101.23 × 96,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,218.56x = 36,798,269,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,269,669.01/254,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,750.52

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