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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,911.18, 382,143.21 and 97,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,911.18, 382,143.21 and 97,034.62 is: 145,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,911.18 : 382,143.21 = 97,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,911.18/382,143.21 = 97,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,911.18x = 382,143.21 × 97,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,911.18x = 37,081,121,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081,121,167.93/254,911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,466.83

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