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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,099.27, 378,147.51 and 145,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,099.27, 378,147.51 and 145,414.06 is: 218,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,099.27 : 378,147.51 = 145,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,099.27/378,147.51 = 145,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,099.27x = 378,147.51 × 145,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,099.27x = 54,987,963,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987,963,762.62/252,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,120.28

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