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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,939.59, 379,561.25 and 101,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,939.59, 379,561.25 and 101,109.54 is: 151,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,939.59 : 379,561.25 = 101,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,939.59/379,561.25 = 101,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,939.59x = 379,561.25 × 101,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,939.59x = 38,377,262,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377,262,883.78/252,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,725.02

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