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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,239.16, 381,237.51 and 94,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,239.16, 381,237.51 and 94,205.30 is: 141,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,239.16 : 381,237.51 = 94,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,239.16/381,237.51 = 94,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,239.16x = 381,237.51 × 94,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,239.16x = 35,914,594,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914,594,000.80/254,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,263.03

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