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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,370.64, 378,089.40 and 127,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,370.64, 378,089.40 and 127,413.20 is: 190,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,370.64 : 378,089.40 = 127,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,370.64/378,089.40 = 127,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,370.64x = 378,089.40 × 127,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,370.64x = 48,173,580,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173,580,340.08/252,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,884.25

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