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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,737.12, 382,282.08 and 94,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,737.12, 382,282.08 and 94,959 is: 142,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,737.12 : 382,282.08 = 94,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,737.12/382,282.08 = 94,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,737.12x = 382,282.08 × 94,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,737.12x = 36,301,124,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301,124,212.77/254,737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,504.26

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