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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,926.28, 379,277.10 and 134,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,926.28, 379,277.10 and 134,572.68 is: 201,799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,926.28 : 379,277.10 = 134,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,926.28/379,277.10 = 134,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,926.28x = 379,277.10 × 134,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,926.28x = 51,040,335,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,040,335,809.63/252,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,799.26

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