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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,995.81, 379,364.77 and 84,455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,995.81, 379,364.77 and 84,455.56 is: 126,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,995.81 : 379,364.77 = 84,455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,995.81/379,364.77 = 84,455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,995.81x = 379,364.77 × 84,455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,995.81x = 32,039,464,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,464,199.33/252,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,640.30

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