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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,307.40, 374,977.26 and 139,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,307.40, 374,977.26 and 139,162.44 is: 208,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,307.40 : 374,977.26 = 139,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,307.40/374,977.26 = 139,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,307.40x = 374,977.26 × 139,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,307.40x = 52,182,750,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,750,446.11/250,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,474.66

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