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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,227.44, 381,331.17 and 76,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,227.44, 381,331.17 and 76,729.62 is: 115,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,227.44 : 381,331.17 = 76,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,227.44/381,331.17 = 76,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,227.44x = 381,331.17 × 76,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,227.44x = 29,259,395,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,395,768.26/254,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,091.41

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