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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,139.80, 379,709.70 and 134,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,139.80, 379,709.70 and 134,750.20 is: 202,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,139.80 : 379,709.70 = 134,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,139.80/379,709.70 = 134,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,139.80x = 379,709.70 × 134,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,139.80x = 51,165,958,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165,958,016.94/253,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,125.30

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