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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,860.82, 382,457.55 and 95,064.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,860.82, 382,457.55 and 95,064.59 is: 142,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,860.82 : 382,457.55 = 95,064.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,860.82/382,457.55 = 95,064.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,860.82x = 382,457.55 × 95,064.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,860.82x = 36,358,168,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358,168,627.36/254,860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,658.92

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