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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,066.72, 378,149.76 and 72,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,066.72, 378,149.76 and 72,153.84 is: 108,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,066.72 : 378,149.76 = 72,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,066.72/378,149.76 = 72,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,066.72x = 378,149.76 × 72,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,066.72x = 27,284,957,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,957,279.08/252,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,244.98

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