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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,498.10, 381,504.15 and 94,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,498.10, 381,504.15 and 94,531.20 is: 141,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,498.10 : 381,504.15 = 94,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,498.10/381,504.15 = 94,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,498.10x = 381,504.15 × 94,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,498.10x = 36,064,045,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,064,045,104.48/254,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,706.54

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