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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,241.98, 378,251.66 and 72,286.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,241.98, 378,251.66 and 72,286.57 is: 108,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,241.98 : 378,251.66 = 72,286.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,241.98/378,251.66 = 72,286.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,241.98x = 378,251.66 × 72,286.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,241.98x = 27,342,514,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,514,457.71/252,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,397.95

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