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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,068.89, 381,117.91 and 76,557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,068.89, 381,117.91 and 76,557.39 is: 114,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,068.89 : 381,117.91 = 76,557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,068.89/381,117.91 = 76,557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,068.89x = 381,117.91 × 76,557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,068.89x = 29,177,392,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,392,471.85/254,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,840.48

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