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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,262.02, 381,245.33 and 96,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,262.02, 381,245.33 and 96,404.36 is: 144,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,262.02 : 381,245.33 = 96,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,262.02/381,245.33 = 96,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,262.02x = 381,245.33 × 96,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,262.02x = 36,753,709,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753,709,653.39/254,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,550.53

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