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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,765.23, 379,042.40 and 102,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,765.23, 379,042.40 and 102,903.75 is: 154,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,765.23 : 379,042.40 = 102,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,765.23/379,042.40 = 102,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,765.23x = 379,042.40 × 102,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,765.23x = 39,004,884,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004,884,626.26/252,765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,312.70

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