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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,005.60, 378,445.80 and 133,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,005.60, 378,445.80 and 133,907.60 is: 201,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,005.60 : 378,445.80 = 133,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,005.60/378,445.80 = 133,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,005.60x = 378,445.80 × 133,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,005.60x = 50,676,768,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676,768,808.08/252,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,093.82

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