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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716.21, 375,720.69 and 138,446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,716.21, 375,720.69 and 138,446.97 is: 207,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,716.21 : 375,720.69 = 138,446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,716.21/375,720.69 = 138,446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,716.21x = 375,720.69 × 138,446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,716.21x = 52,017,391,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017,391,096.81/250,716.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,475.18

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