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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,171.18, 381,259.52 and 76,679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,171.18, 381,259.52 and 76,679.74 is: 115,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,171.18 : 381,259.52 = 76,679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,171.18/381,259.52 = 76,679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,171.18x = 381,259.52 × 76,679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,171.18x = 29,234,880,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,880,866.12/254,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,020.44

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