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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,750.80, 382,129.83 and 96,987.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,750.80, 382,129.83 and 96,987.91 is: 145,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,750.80 : 382,129.83 = 96,987.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,750.80/382,129.83 = 96,987.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,750.80x = 382,129.83 × 96,987.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,750.80x = 37,061,973,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061,973,560.36/254,750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,483.25

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