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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.80, 379,294.92 and 65,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.80, 379,294.92 and 65,860 is: 98,795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.80 : 379,294.92 = 65,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.80/379,294.92 = 65,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.80x = 379,294.92 × 65,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.80x = 24,980,363,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,980,363,431.20/252,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,795.66

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