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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,124.12, 378,255.30 and 132,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,124.12, 378,255.30 and 132,189.04 is: 198,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,124.12 : 378,255.30 = 132,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,124.12/378,255.30 = 132,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,124.12x = 378,255.30 × 132,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,124.12x = 50,001,204,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001,204,981.91/252,124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,319.80

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