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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,863.64, 379,175.04 and 75,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,863.64, 379,175.04 and 75,308.40 is: 112,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,863.64 : 379,175.04 = 75,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,863.64/379,175.04 = 75,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,863.64x = 379,175.04 × 75,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,863.64x = 28,555,065,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,065,582.34/252,863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,926.74

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