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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,042.38, 381,026.47 and 74,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,042.38, 381,026.47 and 74,079.45 is: 111,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,042.38 : 381,026.47 = 74,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,042.38/381,026.47 = 74,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,042.38x = 381,026.47 × 74,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,042.38x = 28,226,231,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226,231,333.04/254,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,108.36

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