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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,260.62, 381,413.16 and 94,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,260.62, 381,413.16 and 94,338.36 is: 141,515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,260.62 : 381,413.16 = 94,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,260.62/381,413.16 = 94,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,260.62x = 381,413.16 × 94,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,260.62x = 35,981,891,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981,891,996.82/254,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,515.79

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