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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.28, 379,656.50 and 108,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.28, 379,656.50 and 108,901.37 is: 163,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.28 : 379,656.50 = 108,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.28/379,656.50 = 108,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.28x = 379,656.50 × 108,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.28x = 41,345,110,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,110,945.00/252,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,468.34

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