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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,816.36, 382,204.96 and 77,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,816.36, 382,204.96 and 77,324.28 is: 115,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,816.36 : 382,204.96 = 77,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,816.36/382,204.96 = 77,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,816.36x = 382,204.96 × 77,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,816.36x = 29,553,723,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,723,344.43/254,816.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,980.48

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