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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,588.72, 381,932.24 and 96,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,588.72, 381,932.24 and 96,804.86 is: 145,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588.72 : 381,932.24 = 96,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588.72/381,932.24 = 96,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588.72x = 381,932.24 × 96,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588.72x = 36,972,894,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,972,894,629.00/254,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,225.98

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