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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,333.99, 381,501.02 and 96,562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,333.99, 381,501.02 and 96,562.53 is: 144,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,333.99 : 381,501.02 = 96,562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,333.99/381,501.02 = 96,562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,333.99x = 381,501.02 × 96,562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,333.99x = 36,838,703,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,838,703,930.19/254,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,843.81

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