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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,942.64, 382,426.72 and 97,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,942.64, 382,426.72 and 97,183.40 is: 145,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,942.64 : 382,426.72 = 97,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,942.64/382,426.72 = 97,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,942.64x = 382,426.72 × 97,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,942.64x = 37,165,526,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165,526,745.36/254,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,779.96

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