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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,805.46, 379,209.65 and 84,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,805.46, 379,209.65 and 84,325.34 is: 126,488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,805.46 : 379,209.65 = 84,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,805.46/379,209.65 = 84,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,805.46x = 379,209.65 × 84,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,805.46x = 31,976,983,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976,983,193.93/252,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,488.50

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