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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,373.60, 381,614.37 and 96,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,373.60, 381,614.37 and 96,598.56 is: 144,918.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,373.60 : 381,614.37 = 96,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,373.60/381,614.37 = 96,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,373.60x = 381,614.37 × 96,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,373.60x = 36,863,398,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863,398,617.31/254,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,918.34

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