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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,285.26, 375,261.06 and 130,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,285.26, 375,261.06 and 130,046.72 is: 194,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,285.26 : 375,261.06 = 130,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,285.26/375,261.06 = 130,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,285.26x = 375,261.06 × 130,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,285.26x = 48,801,469,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801,469,996.72/250,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,983.40

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