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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,277.14, 381,403.38 and 94,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,277.14, 381,403.38 and 94,384.24 is: 141,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,277.14 : 381,403.38 = 94,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,277.14/381,403.38 = 94,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,277.14x = 381,403.38 × 94,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,277.14x = 35,998,467,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998,467,201.22/254,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,571.78

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