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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,125.80, 378,188.70 and 141,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,125.80, 378,188.70 and 141,303.40 is: 211,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,125.80 : 378,188.70 = 141,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,125.80/378,188.70 = 141,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,125.80x = 378,188.70 × 141,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,125.80x = 53,439,349,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,349,151.58/252,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,955.10

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