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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,762.98, 379,261.68 and 110,589.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,762.98, 379,261.68 and 110,589.53 is: 165,935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,762.98 : 379,261.68 = 110,589.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,762.98/379,261.68 = 110,589.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,762.98x = 379,261.68 × 110,589.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,762.98x = 41,942,369,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,369,041.90/252,762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,935.57

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