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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,777.57, 379,166.31 and 65,789.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,777.57, 379,166.31 and 65,789.07 is: 98,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,777.57 : 379,166.31 = 65,789.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,777.57/379,166.31 = 65,789.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,777.57x = 379,166.31 × 65,789.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,777.57x = 24,944,998,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944,998,910.23/252,777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,683.59

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