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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,358.56, 378,575.78 and 81,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,358.56, 378,575.78 and 81,523.26 is: 122,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,358.56 : 378,575.78 = 81,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,358.56/378,575.78 = 81,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,358.56x = 378,575.78 × 81,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,358.56x = 30,862,731,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862,731,742.64/252,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,297.15

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