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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,801.59, 379,109.37 and 102,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,801.59, 379,109.37 and 102,960.50 is: 154,402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,801.59 : 379,109.37 = 102,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,801.59/379,109.37 = 102,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,801.59x = 379,109.37 × 102,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,801.59x = 39,033,289,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,289,775.08/252,801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,402.87

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