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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,740.48, 379,011.54 and 102,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,740.48, 379,011.54 and 102,926.71 is: 154,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,740.48 : 379,011.54 = 102,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,740.48/379,011.54 = 102,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,740.48x = 379,011.54 × 102,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,740.48x = 39,010,412,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,010,412,112.22/252,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,349.68

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