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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,763.47, 379,262.43 and 110,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,763.47, 379,262.43 and 110,590.02 is: 165,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,763.47 : 379,262.43 = 110,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,763.47/379,262.43 = 110,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,763.47x = 379,262.43 × 110,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,763.47x = 41,942,639,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,639,718.95/252,763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,936.32

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