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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.23, 379,656.43 and 108,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.23, 379,656.43 and 108,901.40 is: 163,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.23 : 379,656.43 = 108,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.23/379,656.43 = 108,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.23x = 379,656.43 × 108,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.23x = 41,345,116,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,116,746.00/252,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,468.39

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