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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,975.72, 387,113 and 108,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,975.72, 387,113 and 108,202.68 is: 162,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,975.72 : 387,113 = 108,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,975.72/387,113 = 108,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,975.72x = 387,113 × 108,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,975.72x = 41,886,664,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886,664,062.84/257,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,366.69

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