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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,169.96, 381,257.69 and 76,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,169.96, 381,257.69 and 76,678.52 is: 115,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,169.96 : 381,257.69 = 76,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,169.96/381,257.69 = 76,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,169.96x = 381,257.69 × 76,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,169.96x = 29,234,273,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,273,118.14/254,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,018.60

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