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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,995.36, 382,505.52 and 97,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,995.36, 382,505.52 and 97,194.40 is: 145,796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,995.36 : 382,505.52 = 97,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,995.36/382,505.52 = 97,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,995.36x = 382,505.52 × 97,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,995.36x = 37,177,394,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,394,513.09/254,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,796.36

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