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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,739.12, 382,285.08 and 94,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,739.12, 382,285.08 and 94,961 is: 142,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,739.12 : 382,285.08 = 94,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,739.12/382,285.08 = 94,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,739.12x = 382,285.08 × 94,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,739.12x = 36,302,173,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302,173,481.88/254,739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,507.26

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