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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,228.71, 381,193.54 and 96,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,228.71, 381,193.54 and 96,468.25 is: 144,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,228.71 : 381,193.54 = 96,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,228.71/381,193.54 = 96,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,228.71x = 381,193.54 × 96,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,228.71x = 36,773,073,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773,073,715.11/254,228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,645.64

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