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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,914.40, 379,371.60 and 126,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,914.40, 379,371.60 and 126,943.20 is: 190,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,914.40 : 379,371.60 = 126,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,914.40/379,371.60 = 126,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,914.40x = 379,371.60 × 126,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,914.40x = 48,158,644,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158,644,893.12/252,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,414.80

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