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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,169.59, 381,257.12 and 76,678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,169.59, 381,257.12 and 76,678.14 is: 115,018.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,169.59 : 381,257.12 = 76,678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,169.59/381,257.12 = 76,678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,169.59x = 381,257.12 × 76,678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,169.59x = 29,234,086,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,086,439.97/254,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,018.04

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