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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,465.94, 375,720.30 and 138,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,465.94, 375,720.30 and 138,223.63 is: 207,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,465.94 : 375,720.30 = 138,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,465.94/375,720.30 = 138,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,465.94x = 375,720.30 × 138,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,465.94x = 51,933,423,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,933,423,730.69/250,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,347.25

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