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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,254.62, 381,443.58 and 76,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,254.62, 381,443.58 and 76,751.02 is: 115,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,254.62 : 381,443.58 = 76,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,254.62/381,443.58 = 76,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,254.62x = 381,443.58 × 76,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,254.62x = 29,276,183,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276,183,837.45/254,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,145.14

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