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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,263.02, 381,246.83 and 96,405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,263.02, 381,246.83 and 96,405.36 is: 144,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,263.02 : 381,246.83 = 96,405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,263.02/381,246.83 = 96,405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,263.02x = 381,246.83 × 96,405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,263.02x = 36,754,237,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,237,895.01/254,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,552.04

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