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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,261.20, 571,891.80 and 96,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,261.20, 571,891.80 and 96,951.20 is: 145,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,261.20 : 571,891.80 = 96,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,261.20/571,891.80 = 96,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,261.20x = 571,891.80 × 96,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,261.20x = 55,445,596,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445,596,280.16/381,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,426.80

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