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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,114.40, 378,171.60 and 133,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,114.40, 378,171.60 and 133,724.80 is: 200,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,114.40 : 378,171.60 = 133,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,114.40/378,171.60 = 133,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,114.40x = 378,171.60 × 133,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,114.40x = 50,570,921,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570,921,575.68/252,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,587.20

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