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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,254.12, 381,442.83 and 76,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,254.12, 381,442.83 and 76,750.52 is: 115,144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,254.12 : 381,442.83 = 76,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,254.12/381,442.83 = 76,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,254.12x = 381,442.83 × 76,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,254.12x = 29,275,935,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275,935,552.77/254,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,144.39

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