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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,920.70, 379,320.30 and 146,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,920.70, 379,320.30 and 146,073.60 is: 219,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,920.70 : 379,320.30 = 146,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,920.70/379,320.30 = 146,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,920.70x = 379,320.30 × 146,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,920.70x = 55,408,681,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408,681,774.08/252,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,075.31

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