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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,230.21, 381,195.79 and 96,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,230.21, 381,195.79 and 96,469.75 is: 144,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,230.21 : 381,195.79 = 96,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,230.21/381,195.79 = 96,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,230.21x = 381,195.79 × 96,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,230.21x = 36,773,862,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773,862,562.35/254,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.89

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