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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.77, 381,187.63 and 96,464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.77, 381,187.63 and 96,464.31 is: 144,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.77 : 381,187.63 = 96,464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.77/381,187.63 = 96,464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.77x = 381,187.63 × 96,464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.77x = 36,771,001,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,001,708.49/254,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,639.73

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