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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,262.52, 381,246.08 and 96,404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,262.52, 381,246.08 and 96,404.86 is: 144,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,262.52 : 381,246.08 = 96,404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,262.52/381,246.08 = 96,404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,262.52x = 381,246.08 × 96,404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,262.52x = 36,753,974,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753,974,967.95/254,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,551.29

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