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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,223.77, 381,186.14 and 96,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,223.77, 381,186.14 and 96,463.31 is: 144,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,223.77 : 381,186.14 = 96,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,223.77/381,186.14 = 96,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,223.77x = 381,186.14 × 96,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,223.77x = 36,770,474,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770,474,402.28/254,223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,638.23

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