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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,294, 378,441 and 102,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,294, 378,441 and 102,615.72 is: 153,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,294 : 378,441 = 102,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,294/378,441 = 102,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,294x = 378,441 × 102,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,294x = 38,833,995,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833,995,692.52/252,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,923.58

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