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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,078.80, 378,118.20 and 140,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,078.80, 378,118.20 and 140,104.40 is: 210,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,078.80 : 378,118.20 = 140,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,078.80/378,118.20 = 140,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,078.80x = 378,118.20 × 140,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,078.80x = 52,976,023,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976,023,540.08/252,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,156.60

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