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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,478.03, 381,598.56 and 94,442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,478.03, 381,598.56 and 94,442.51 is: 141,619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,478.03 : 381,598.56 = 94,442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,478.03/381,598.56 = 94,442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,478.03x = 381,598.56 × 94,442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,478.03x = 36,039,125,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,039,125,818.79/254,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,619.79

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