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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,007.60, 377,233.80 and 146,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,007.60, 377,233.80 and 146,513.20 is: 219,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,007.60 : 377,233.80 = 146,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,007.60/377,233.80 = 146,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,007.60x = 377,233.80 × 146,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,007.60x = 55,269,731,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269,731,186.16/252,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,317.72

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