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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,095.38, 381,144.69 and 76,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,095.38, 381,144.69 and 76,601.70 is: 114,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,095.38 : 381,144.69 = 76,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,095.38/381,144.69 = 76,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,095.38x = 381,144.69 × 76,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,095.38x = 29,196,331,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,331,199.97/254,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,903.04

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