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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,281.62, 378,534.21 and 133,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,281.62, 378,534.21 and 133,924.42 is: 200,945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,281.62 : 378,534.21 = 133,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,281.62/378,534.21 = 133,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,281.62x = 378,534.21 × 133,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,281.62x = 50,694,974,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694,974,524.41/252,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,945.97

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