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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,055.51, 381,132.68 and 76,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,055.51, 381,132.68 and 76,553.73 is: 114,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,055.51 : 381,132.68 = 76,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,055.51/381,132.68 = 76,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,055.51x = 381,132.68 × 76,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,055.51x = 29,177,127,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,127,896.13/254,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,845.48

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