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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,362.76, 378,485.78 and 74,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,362.76, 378,485.78 and 74,826.96 is: 112,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,362.76 : 378,485.78 = 74,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,362.76/378,485.78 = 74,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,362.76x = 378,485.78 × 74,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,362.76x = 28,320,940,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,940,320.63/252,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,223.14

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