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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,781.96, 379,242.21 and 110,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,781.96, 379,242.21 and 110,601.46 is: 165,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,781.96 : 379,242.21 = 110,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,781.96/379,242.21 = 110,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,781.96x = 379,242.21 × 110,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,781.96x = 41,944,742,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,944,742,119.63/252,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,932.50

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