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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,140.56, 381,213.57 and 76,649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,140.56, 381,213.57 and 76,649.11 is: 114,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,140.56 : 381,213.57 = 76,649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,140.56/381,213.57 = 76,649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,140.56x = 381,213.57 × 76,649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,140.56x = 29,219,679,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,679,192.61/254,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,974.48

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