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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,742.68, 379,113.84 and 65,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,742.68, 379,113.84 and 65,754.18 is: 98,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,742.68 : 379,113.84 = 65,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,742.68/379,113.84 = 65,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,742.68x = 379,113.84 × 65,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,742.68x = 24,928,319,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,319,675.85/252,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,631.22

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