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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,001.80, 378,002.70 and 141,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,001.80, 378,002.70 and 141,179.40 is: 211,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001.80 : 378,002.70 = 141,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001.80/378,002.70 = 141,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001.80x = 378,002.70 × 141,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001.80x = 53,366,194,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,366,194,384.38/252,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,769.10

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