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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,835.68, 382,254.73 and 77,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,835.68, 382,254.73 and 77,344.22 is: 116,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,835.68 : 382,254.73 = 77,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,835.68/382,254.73 = 77,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,835.68x = 382,254.73 × 77,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,835.68x = 29,565,194,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,194,695.44/254,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,016.70

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