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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,605.89, 378,979.91 and 110,463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,605.89, 378,979.91 and 110,463.64 is: 165,726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,605.89 : 378,979.91 = 110,463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,605.89/378,979.91 = 110,463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,605.89x = 378,979.91 × 110,463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,605.89x = 41,863,500,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,500,345.47/252,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,726.54

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