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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,019.08, 377,917.20 and 133,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,019.08, 377,917.20 and 133,663.32 is: 200,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,019.08 : 377,917.20 = 133,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,019.08/377,917.20 = 133,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,019.08x = 377,917.20 × 133,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,019.08x = 50,513,667,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513,667,637.10/252,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,435.89

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