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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,221.06, 381,104.98 and 96,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,221.06, 381,104.98 and 96,560.23 is: 144,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,221.06 : 381,104.98 = 96,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,221.06/381,104.98 = 96,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,221.06x = 381,104.98 × 96,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,221.06x = 36,799,584,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,584,522.95/254,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,754.27

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