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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.60, 381,179.40 and 94,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.60, 381,179.40 and 94,314.70 is: 141,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.60 : 381,179.40 = 94,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.60/381,179.40 = 94,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.60x = 381,179.40 × 94,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.60x = 35,950,820,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950,820,757.18/254,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,381.92

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