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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,817.94, 379,249.59 and 65,831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,817.94, 379,249.59 and 65,831.06 is: 98,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,817.94 : 379,249.59 = 65,831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,817.94/379,249.59 = 65,831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,817.94x = 379,249.59 × 65,831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,817.94x = 24,966,402,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966,402,514.27/252,817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,752.50

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