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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,152.80, 377,986.20 and 145,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,152.80, 377,986.20 and 145,427.20 is: 218,000.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,152.80 : 377,986.20 = 145,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,152.80/377,986.20 = 145,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,152.80x = 377,986.20 × 145,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,152.80x = 54,969,474,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969,474,704.64/252,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,000.65

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