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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,021.20, 378,031.80 and 158,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,021.20, 378,031.80 and 158,709.20 is: 238,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,021.20 : 378,031.80 = 158,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,021.20/378,031.80 = 158,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,021.20x = 378,031.80 × 158,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,021.20x = 59,997,124,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997,124,552.56/252,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,063.80

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