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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,861.82, 382,459.05 and 95,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,861.82, 382,459.05 and 95,065.59 is: 142,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,861.82 : 382,459.05 = 95,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,861.82/382,459.05 = 95,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,861.82x = 382,459.05 × 95,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,861.82x = 36,358,695,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358,695,239.09/254,861.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,660.42

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