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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,042.96, 377,935.92 and 83,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,042.96, 377,935.92 and 83,502.48 is: 125,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,042.96 : 377,935.92 = 83,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,042.96/377,935.92 = 83,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,042.96x = 377,935.92 × 83,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,042.96x = 31,558,586,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558,586,601.08/252,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,211.14

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