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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,215.14, 381,325.29 and 76,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,215.14, 381,325.29 and 76,723.62 is: 115,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,215.14 : 381,325.29 = 76,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,215.14/381,325.29 = 76,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,215.14x = 381,325.29 × 76,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,215.14x = 29,256,656,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,256,656,646.35/254,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,086.21

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