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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,841.06, 379,264.02 and 103,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,841.06, 379,264.02 and 103,051 is: 154,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,841.06 : 379,264.02 = 103,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,841.06/379,264.02 = 103,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,841.06x = 379,264.02 × 103,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,841.06x = 39,083,536,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,536,525.02/252,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,577.49

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