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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,237.16, 381,234.51 and 94,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,237.16, 381,234.51 and 94,203.30 is: 141,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,237.16 : 381,234.51 = 94,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,237.16/381,234.51 = 94,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,237.16x = 381,234.51 × 94,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,237.16x = 35,913,548,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,548,915.88/254,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,260.03

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