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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,464.94, 375,718.80 and 138,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,464.94, 375,718.80 and 138,222.63 is: 207,345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,464.94 : 375,718.80 = 138,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,464.94/375,718.80 = 138,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,464.94x = 375,718.80 × 138,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,464.94x = 51,932,840,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932,840,676.44/250,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,345.75

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