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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,974.90, 382,486.38 and 75,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,974.90, 382,486.38 and 75,060.46 is: 112,597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,974.90 : 382,486.38 = 75,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,974.90/382,486.38 = 75,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,974.90x = 382,486.38 × 75,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,974.90x = 28,709,603,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,603,626.53/254,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,597.76

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