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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,782.94, 379,196.49 and 65,794.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,782.94, 379,196.49 and 65,794.62 is: 98,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,782.94 : 379,196.49 = 65,794.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,782.94/379,196.49 = 65,794.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,782.94x = 379,196.49 × 65,794.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,782.94x = 24,949,088,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,088,964.88/252,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,697.68

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