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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.28, 379,274.10 and 134,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.28, 379,274.10 and 134,570.68 is: 201,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.28 : 379,274.10 = 134,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.28/379,274.10 = 134,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.28x = 379,274.10 × 134,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.28x = 51,039,173,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039,173,543.39/252,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,796.26

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