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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,755.28, 382,136.58 and 96,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,755.28, 382,136.58 and 96,992.40 is: 145,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,755.28 : 382,136.58 = 96,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,755.28/382,136.58 = 96,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,755.28x = 382,136.58 × 96,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,755.28x = 37,064,344,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,064,344,021.99/254,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,489.99

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