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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,840.06, 379,262.52 and 103,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,840.06, 379,262.52 and 103,050 is: 154,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,840.06 : 379,262.52 = 103,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,840.06/379,262.52 = 103,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,840.06x = 379,262.52 × 103,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,840.06x = 39,083,002,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,002,686/252,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,575.99

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