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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,759.28, 382,142.58 and 96,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,759.28, 382,142.58 and 96,996.40 is: 145,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,759.28 : 382,142.58 = 96,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,759.28/382,142.58 = 96,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,759.28x = 382,142.58 × 96,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,759.28x = 37,066,454,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066,454,546.71/254,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,495.99

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