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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.68, 381,341.16 and 96,455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.68, 381,341.16 and 96,455.88 is: 144,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.68 : 381,341.16 = 96,455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.68/381,341.16 = 96,455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.68x = 381,341.16 × 96,455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.68x = 36,782,597,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782,597,168.02/254,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,683.68

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