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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,127.80, 378,191.70 and 141,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,127.80, 378,191.70 and 141,305.40 is: 211,958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,127.80 : 378,191.70 = 141,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,127.80/378,191.70 = 141,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,127.80x = 378,191.70 × 141,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,127.80x = 53,440,529,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440,529,445.18/252,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,958.10

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