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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,793.60, 381,947.40 and 94,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,793.60, 381,947.40 and 94,826.70 is: 142,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,793.60 : 381,947.40 = 94,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,793.60/381,947.40 = 94,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,793.60x = 381,947.40 × 94,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,793.60x = 36,218,811,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,218,811,515.58/254,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,149.61

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