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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,756.10, 382,135.77 and 74,840.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,756.10, 382,135.77 and 74,840.79 is: 112,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,756.10 : 382,135.77 = 74,840.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,756.10/382,135.77 = 74,840.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,756.10x = 382,135.77 × 74,840.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,756.10x = 28,599,342,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,599,342,914.06/254,756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,261.66

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