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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,869.73, 379,359.27 and 134,523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,869.73, 379,359.27 and 134,523.87 is: 201,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,869.73 : 379,359.27 = 134,523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,869.73/379,359.27 = 134,523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,869.73x = 379,359.27 × 134,523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,869.73x = 51,032,877,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032,877,120.77/252,869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,814.89

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