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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,220.56, 381,104.24 and 96,559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,220.56, 381,104.24 and 96,559.73 is: 144,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,220.56 : 381,104.24 = 96,559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,220.56/381,104.24 = 96,559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,220.56x = 381,104.24 × 96,559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,220.56x = 36,799,320,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,320,127.94/254,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,753.52

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