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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,650.20, 381,988.26 and 94,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,650.20, 381,988.26 and 94,690.68 is: 142,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,650.20 : 381,988.26 = 94,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,650.20/381,988.26 = 94,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,650.20x = 381,988.26 × 94,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,650.20x = 36,170,728,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,170,728,091.42/254,650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,040.84

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