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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,167.68, 381,128 and 76,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,167.68, 381,128 and 76,641.60 is: 114,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,167.68 : 381,128 = 76,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,167.68/381,128 = 76,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,167.68x = 381,128 × 76,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,167.68x = 29,210,259,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210,259,724.80/254,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,925.15

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