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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,233.80, 381,201.12 and 96,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,233.80, 381,201.12 and 96,473.32 is: 144,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,233.80 : 381,201.12 = 96,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,233.80/381,201.12 = 96,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,233.80x = 381,201.12 × 96,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,233.80x = 36,775,737,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,775,737,634.12/254,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,653.22

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