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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,236.80, 381,205.62 and 96,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,236.80, 381,205.62 and 96,476.32 is: 144,657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,236.80 : 381,205.62 = 96,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,236.80/381,205.62 = 96,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,236.80x = 381,205.62 × 96,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,236.80x = 36,777,315,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,777,315,380.92/254,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,657.72

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