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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,105.40, 378,158.10 and 133,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,105.40, 378,158.10 and 133,715.80 is: 200,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,105.40 : 378,158.10 = 133,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,105.40/378,158.10 = 133,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,105.40x = 378,158.10 × 133,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,105.40x = 50,565,712,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565,712,867.98/252,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,573.70

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