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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,536.10, 379,241.55 and 134,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,536.10, 379,241.55 and 134,438.10 is: 201,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,536.10 : 379,241.55 = 134,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,536.10/379,241.55 = 134,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,536.10x = 379,241.55 × 134,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,536.10x = 50,984,513,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,984,513,423.06/252,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,890.00

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