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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.20, 375,717.70 and 138,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.20, 375,717.70 and 138,444.96 is: 207,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.20 : 375,717.70 = 138,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.20/375,717.70 = 138,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.20x = 375,717.70 × 138,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.20x = 52,016,221,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,016,221,947.79/250,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,472.18

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