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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,021.60, 377,254.80 and 146,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,021.60, 377,254.80 and 146,527.20 is: 219,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,021.60 : 377,254.80 = 146,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,021.60/377,254.80 = 146,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,021.60x = 377,254.80 × 146,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,021.60x = 55,278,089,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,089,530.56/252,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,338.70

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