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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,318, 378,477.06 and 102,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,318, 378,477.06 and 102,639.72 is: 153,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,318 : 378,477.06 = 102,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,318/378,477.06 = 102,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,318x = 378,477.06 × 102,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,318x = 38,846,779,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846,779,464.82/252,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,959.60

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