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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,315.20, 378,545.84 and 74,826.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,315.20, 378,545.84 and 74,826.47 is: 112,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,315.20 : 378,545.84 = 74,826.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,315.20/378,545.84 = 74,826.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,315.20x = 378,545.84 × 74,826.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,315.20x = 28,325,250,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325,250,073.82/252,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,261.37

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