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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,812.16, 382,216.73 and 65,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,812.16, 382,216.73 and 65,272.16 is: 97,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,812.16 : 382,216.73 = 65,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,812.16/382,216.73 = 65,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,812.16x = 382,216.73 × 65,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,812.16x = 24,948,112,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,948,112,184.42/254,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,907.85

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