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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,268.72, 381,503.40 and 96,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,268.72, 381,503.40 and 96,539.04 is: 144,846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,268.72 : 381,503.40 = 96,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,268.72/381,503.40 = 96,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,268.72x = 381,503.40 × 96,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,268.72x = 36,829,971,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,829,971,992.74/254,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,846.65

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