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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,148.80, 378,223.20 and 141,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,148.80, 378,223.20 and 141,326.40 is: 211,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,148.80 : 378,223.20 = 141,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,148.80/378,223.20 = 141,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,148.80x = 378,223.20 × 141,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,148.80x = 53,452,923,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452,923,252.48/252,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,989.60

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