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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,766.44, 379,148.58 and 102,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,766.44, 379,148.58 and 102,973.32 is: 154,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,766.44 : 379,148.58 = 102,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,766.44/379,148.58 = 102,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,766.44x = 379,148.58 × 102,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,766.44x = 39,042,188,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042,188,055.89/252,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,459.54

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