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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,736.30, 382,140.90 and 77,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,736.30, 382,140.90 and 77,257.20 is: 115,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,736.30 : 382,140.90 = 77,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,736.30/382,140.90 = 77,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,736.30x = 382,140.90 × 77,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,736.30x = 29,523,135,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523,135,939.48/254,736.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,896.85

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