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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,261.52, 381,244.58 and 96,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,261.52, 381,244.58 and 96,403.86 is: 144,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,261.52 : 381,244.58 = 96,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,261.52/381,244.58 = 96,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,261.52x = 381,244.58 × 96,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,261.52x = 36,753,449,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753,449,116.08/254,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,549.79

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