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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,736.02, 379,105.29 and 102,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,736.02, 379,105.29 and 102,977.82 is: 154,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,736.02 : 379,105.29 = 102,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,736.02/379,105.29 = 102,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,736.02x = 379,105.29 × 102,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,736.02x = 39,039,436,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039,436,314.67/252,736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,467.24

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