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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,219.06, 381,101.99 and 96,558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,219.06, 381,101.99 and 96,558.23 is: 144,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,219.06 : 381,101.99 = 96,558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,219.06/381,101.99 = 96,558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,219.06x = 381,101.99 × 96,558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,219.06x = 36,798,531,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,531,215.58/254,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,751.27

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