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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,577.59, 384,920.71 and 76,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,577.59, 384,920.71 and 76,677.02 is: 115,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,577.59 : 384,920.71 = 76,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,577.59/384,920.71 = 76,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,577.59x = 384,920.71 × 76,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,577.59x = 29,514,572,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,572,250.17/256,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,031.76

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