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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,966.90, 382,474.34 and 75,052.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,966.90, 382,474.34 and 75,052.45 is: 112,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,966.90 : 382,474.34 = 75,052.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,966.90/382,474.34 = 75,052.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,966.90x = 382,474.34 × 75,052.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,966.90x = 28,705,633,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705,633,991.50/254,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,585.73

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