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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,226.45, 381,190.16 and 96,465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,226.45, 381,190.16 and 96,465.99 is: 144,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,226.45 : 381,190.16 = 96,465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,226.45/381,190.16 = 96,465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,226.45x = 381,190.16 × 96,465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,226.45x = 36,771,886,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,886,162.66/254,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,642.25

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