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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,452, 380,163.24 and 66,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,452, 380,163.24 and 66,463.44 is: 99,691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,452 : 380,163.24 = 66,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,452/380,163.24 = 66,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,452x = 380,163.24 × 66,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,452x = 25,266,956,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266,956,691.95/253,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,691.29

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