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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,408.60, 381,612.90 and 76,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,408.60, 381,612.90 and 76,897.10 is: 115,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,408.60 : 381,612.90 = 76,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,408.60/381,612.90 = 76,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,408.60x = 381,612.90 × 76,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,408.60x = 29,344,925,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344,925,332.59/254,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,345.65

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