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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.66, 381,441.93 and 96,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.66, 381,441.93 and 96,497.98 is: 144,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.66 : 381,441.93 = 96,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.66/381,441.93 = 96,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.66x = 381,441.93 × 96,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.66x = 36,808,375,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,808,375,732.30/254,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,785.09

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