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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,891.80, 379,337.70 and 65,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,891.80, 379,337.70 and 65,903.30 is: 98,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,891.80 : 379,337.70 = 65,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,891.80/379,337.70 = 65,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,891.80x = 379,337.70 × 65,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,891.80x = 24,999,606,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,606,244.41/252,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,854.95

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