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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,782.44, 379,148.46 and 65,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,782.44, 379,148.46 and 65,793.96 is: 98,684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,782.44 : 379,148.46 = 65,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,782.44/379,148.46 = 65,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,782.44x = 379,148.46 × 65,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,782.44x = 24,945,678,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945,678,611.30/252,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,684.38

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