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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,170.18, 381,258.01 and 76,678.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,170.18, 381,258.01 and 76,678.73 is: 115,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,170.18 : 381,258.01 = 76,678.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,170.18/381,258.01 = 76,678.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,170.18x = 381,258.01 × 76,678.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,170.18x = 29,234,380,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,380,009.13/254,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,018.92

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