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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,734.42, 379,094.33 and 102,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,734.42, 379,094.33 and 102,937.67 is: 154,403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,734.42 : 379,094.33 = 102,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,734.42/379,094.33 = 102,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,734.42x = 379,094.33 × 102,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,734.42x = 39,023,084,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023,084,630.25/252,734.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,403.53

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