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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,171.59, 381,260.12 and 76,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,171.59, 381,260.12 and 76,680.14 is: 115,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,171.59 : 381,260.12 = 76,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,171.59/381,260.12 = 76,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,171.59x = 381,260.12 × 76,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,171.59x = 29,235,079,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235,079,378.02/254,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,021.04

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