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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,544.36, 375,477.56 and 132,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,544.36, 375,477.56 and 132,304.20 is: 198,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,544.36 : 375,477.56 = 132,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,544.36/375,477.56 = 132,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,544.36x = 375,477.56 × 132,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,544.36x = 49,677,258,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677,258,193.75/250,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,277.30

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