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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,414.40, 381,811.20 and 96,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,414.40, 381,811.20 and 96,950.40 is: 145,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,414.40 : 381,811.20 = 96,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,414.40/381,811.20 = 96,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,414.40x = 381,811.20 × 96,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,414.40x = 37,016,748,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,748,564.48/254,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,497.85

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