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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,802, 382,203.80 and 77,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,802, 382,203.80 and 77,310.48 is: 115,965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,802 : 382,203.80 = 77,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,802/382,203.80 = 77,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,802x = 382,203.80 × 77,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,802x = 29,548,359,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,359,235.82/254,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,965.96

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