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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,873.90, 379,420.20 and 128,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,873.90, 379,420.20 and 128,214.90 is: 192,377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,873.90 : 379,420.20 = 128,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,873.90/379,420.20 = 128,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,873.90x = 379,420.20 × 128,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,873.90x = 48,647,323,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647,323,000.98/252,873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,377.79

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