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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,444.20, 381,812.10 and 96,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,444.20, 381,812.10 and 96,785.80 is: 145,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,444.20 : 381,812.10 = 96,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,444.20/381,812.10 = 96,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,444.20x = 381,812.10 × 96,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,444.20x = 36,953,989,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,989,548.18/254,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,234.16

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