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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,080.70, 378,121.05 and 158,768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,080.70, 378,121.05 and 158,768.70 is: 238,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,080.70 : 378,121.05 = 158,768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,080.70/378,121.05 = 158,768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,080.70x = 378,121.05 × 158,768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,080.70x = 60,033,787,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,033,787,551.14/252,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,153.05

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