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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.45, 381,191.66 and 96,466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.45, 381,191.66 and 96,466.99 is: 144,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.45 : 381,191.66 = 96,466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.45/381,191.66 = 96,466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.45x = 381,191.66 × 96,466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.45x = 36,772,412,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772,412,053.30/254,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,643.75

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