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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,253.24, 381,367.50 and 94,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,253.24, 381,367.50 and 94,360.32 is: 141,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,253.24 : 381,367.50 = 94,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,253.24/381,367.50 = 94,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,253.24x = 381,367.50 × 94,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,253.24x = 35,985,959,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985,959,337.60/254,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,535.89

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