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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,578.24, 381,916.53 and 96,794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,578.24, 381,916.53 and 96,794.43 is: 145,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,578.24 : 381,916.53 = 96,794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,578.24/381,916.53 = 96,794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,578.24x = 381,916.53 × 96,794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,578.24x = 36,967,390,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967,390,435.37/254,578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,210.33

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