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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,702.99, 379,109.16 and 75,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,702.99, 379,109.16 and 75,224.30 is: 112,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,702.99 : 379,109.16 = 75,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,702.99/379,109.16 = 75,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,702.99x = 379,109.16 × 75,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,702.99x = 28,518,219,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,219,289.04/252,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,852.72

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