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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,873.29, 379,364.61 and 134,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,873.29, 379,364.61 and 134,527.43 is: 201,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,873.29 : 379,364.61 = 134,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,873.29/379,364.61 = 134,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,873.29x = 379,364.61 × 134,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,873.29x = 51,034,947,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,947,469.14/252,873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,820.24

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