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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,749.68, 380,624.52 and 105,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,749.68, 380,624.52 and 105,902 is: 158,853

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,749.68 : 380,624.52 = 105,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,749.68/380,624.52 = 105,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,749.68x = 380,624.52 × 105,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,749.68x = 40,308,897,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308,897,917.04/253,749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,853

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