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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,349.27, 378,465.54 and 74,813.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,349.27, 378,465.54 and 74,813.47 is: 112,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,349.27 : 378,465.54 = 74,813.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,349.27/378,465.54 = 74,813.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,349.27x = 378,465.54 × 74,813.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,349.27x = 28,314,320,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,320,322.82/252,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,202.90

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