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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,666.56, 382,165.68 and 96,896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,666.56, 382,165.68 and 96,896.32 is: 145,407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,666.56 : 382,165.68 = 96,896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,666.56/382,165.68 = 96,896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,666.56x = 382,165.68 × 96,896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,666.56x = 37,030,448,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030,448,022.30/254,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,407.58

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