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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,579.10, 381,771.45 and 77,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,579.10, 381,771.45 and 77,027.10 is: 115,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,579.10 : 381,771.45 = 77,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,579.10/381,771.45 = 77,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,579.10x = 381,771.45 × 77,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,579.10x = 29,406,747,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406,747,656.30/254,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,511.24

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