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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,908.43, 382,139.08 and 97,031.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,908.43, 382,139.08 and 97,031.87 is: 145,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,908.43 : 382,139.08 = 97,031.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,908.43/382,139.08 = 97,031.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,908.43x = 382,139.08 × 97,031.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,908.43x = 37,079,669,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079,669,532.48/254,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,462.70

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