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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,168.93, 381,256.14 and 76,677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,168.93, 381,256.14 and 76,677.48 is: 115,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,168.93 : 381,256.14 = 76,677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,168.93/381,256.14 = 76,677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,168.93x = 381,256.14 × 76,677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,168.93x = 29,233,760,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233,760,049.73/254,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,017.05

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