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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,525.32, 375,753.42 and 138,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,525.32, 375,753.42 and 138,412.68 is: 207,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,525.32 : 375,753.42 = 138,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,525.32/375,753.42 = 138,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,525.32x = 375,753.42 × 138,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,525.32x = 52,009,037,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009,037,881.37/250,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,599.93

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