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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,639.92, 378,630.81 and 102,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,639.92, 378,630.81 and 102,705.08 is: 153,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,639.92 : 378,630.81 = 102,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,639.92/378,630.81 = 102,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,639.92x = 378,630.81 × 102,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,639.92x = 38,887,307,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887,307,631.51/252,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,923.84

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