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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,678.72, 381,927.36 and 96,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,678.72, 381,927.36 and 96,949.76 is: 145,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,678.72 : 381,927.36 = 96,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,678.72/381,927.36 = 96,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,678.72x = 381,927.36 × 96,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,678.72x = 37,027,765,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,027,765,889.43/254,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,390.11

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