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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,718.41, 375,724.05 and 138,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,718.41, 375,724.05 and 138,449.17 is: 207,478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,718.41 : 375,724.05 = 138,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,718.41/375,724.05 = 138,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,718.41x = 375,724.05 × 138,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,718.41x = 52,018,682,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,682,871.54/250,718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,478.51

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