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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,739.42, 379,101.81 and 102,942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,739.42, 379,101.81 and 102,942.65 is: 154,410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,739.42 : 379,101.81 = 102,942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,739.42/379,101.81 = 102,942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,739.42x = 379,101.81 × 102,942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,739.42x = 39,025,744,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025,744,941.20/252,739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,410.99

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