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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,721.48, 375,728.58 and 138,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,721.48, 375,728.58 and 138,452.24 is: 207,483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,721.48 : 375,728.58 = 138,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,721.48/375,728.58 = 138,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,721.48x = 375,728.58 × 138,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,721.48x = 52,020,461,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,020,461,654.38/250,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,483.07

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