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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,649.72, 381,884.25 and 74,685.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,649.72, 381,884.25 and 74,685.15 is: 112,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,649.72 : 381,884.25 = 74,685.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,649.72/381,884.25 = 74,685.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,649.72x = 381,884.25 × 74,685.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,649.72x = 28,521,082,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521,082,493.89/254,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,001.23

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