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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,050.10, 377,297.55 and 146,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,050.10, 377,297.55 and 146,555.70 is: 219,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,050.10 : 377,297.55 = 146,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,050.10/377,297.55 = 146,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,050.10x = 377,297.55 × 146,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,050.10x = 55,295,106,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,295,106,548.54/252,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,381.41

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