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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,260.16, 379,879.68 and 66,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,260.16, 379,879.68 and 66,267.52 is: 99,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,260.16 : 379,879.68 = 66,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,260.16/379,879.68 = 66,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,260.16x = 379,879.68 × 66,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,260.16x = 25,173,684,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,684,291.99/253,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,398.52

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