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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,231.12, 377,520.39 and 138,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,231.12, 377,520.39 and 138,205.04 is: 206,854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,231.12 : 377,520.39 = 138,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,231.12/377,520.39 = 138,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,231.12x = 377,520.39 × 138,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,231.12x = 52,175,220,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,220,600.77/252,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,854.81

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