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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,799.51, 382,197.84 and 65,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,799.51, 382,197.84 and 65,259.51 is: 97,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,799.51 : 382,197.84 = 65,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,799.51/382,197.84 = 65,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,799.51x = 382,197.84 × 65,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,799.51x = 24,942,042,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942,042,450.58/254,799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,888.90

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