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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,097.20, 378,145.80 and 133,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,097.20, 378,145.80 and 133,999.20 is: 200,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,097.20 : 378,145.80 = 133,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,097.20/378,145.80 = 133,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,097.20x = 378,145.80 × 133,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,097.20x = 50,671,234,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,671,234,683.36/252,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,998.80

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