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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,168.77, 378,254.37 and 74,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,168.77, 378,254.37 and 74,679.14 is: 112,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,168.77 : 378,254.37 = 74,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,168.77/378,254.37 = 74,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,168.77x = 378,254.37 × 74,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,168.77x = 28,247,712,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,712,278.52/252,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,019.07

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