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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,858.40, 379,287.60 and 128,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,858.40, 379,287.60 and 128,442.40 is: 192,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,858.40 : 379,287.60 = 128,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,858.40/379,287.60 = 128,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,858.40x = 379,287.60 × 128,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,858.40x = 48,716,609,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,716,609,634.24/252,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,663.60

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