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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,136.14, 382,645.77 and 75,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,136.14, 382,645.77 and 75,175.02 is: 112,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,136.14 : 382,645.77 = 75,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,136.14/382,645.77 = 75,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,136.14x = 382,645.77 × 75,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,136.14x = 28,765,403,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765,403,412.67/255,136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,745.31

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