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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,908.68, 382,139.46 and 97,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,908.68, 382,139.46 and 97,032.12 is: 145,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,908.68 : 382,139.46 = 97,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,908.68/382,139.46 = 97,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,908.68x = 382,139.46 × 97,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,908.68x = 37,079,801,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079,801,939.46/254,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,463.08

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