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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,962.28, 382,467.41 and 75,047.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,962.28, 382,467.41 and 75,047.81 is: 112,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,962.28 : 382,467.41 = 75,047.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,962.28/382,467.41 = 75,047.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,962.28x = 382,467.41 × 75,047.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,962.28x = 28,703,341,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703,341,516.87/254,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,578.78

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