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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.45, 381,188.66 and 96,464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.45, 381,188.66 and 96,464.99 is: 144,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.45 : 381,188.66 = 96,464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.45/381,188.66 = 96,464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.45x = 381,188.66 × 96,464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.45x = 36,771,361,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,361,469.15/254,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,640.76

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