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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,692.48, 382,149.12 and 96,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,692.48, 382,149.12 and 96,965.76 is: 145,490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,692.48 : 382,149.12 = 96,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,692.48/382,149.12 = 96,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,692.48x = 382,149.12 × 96,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,692.48x = 37,055,379,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,379,854.13/254,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,490.67

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