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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,243.20, 379,864.80 and 66,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,243.20, 379,864.80 and 66,254.70 is: 99,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,243.20 : 379,864.80 = 66,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,243.20/379,864.80 = 66,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,243.20x = 379,864.80 × 66,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,243.20x = 25,167,828,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167,828,364.56/253,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,382.05

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