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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,254.37, 381,443.21 and 76,750.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,254.37, 381,443.21 and 76,750.77 is: 115,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,254.37 : 381,443.21 = 76,750.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,254.37/381,443.21 = 76,750.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,254.37x = 381,443.21 × 76,750.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,254.37x = 29,276,059,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276,059,695.02/254,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,144.77

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