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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,334, 378,501.06 and 102,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,334, 378,501.06 and 102,655.72 is: 153,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,334 : 378,501.06 = 102,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,334/378,501.06 = 102,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,334x = 378,501.06 × 102,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,334x = 38,855,298,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,298,835.06/252,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,983.60

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