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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,723.96, 375,732.31 and 138,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,723.96, 375,732.31 and 138,454.72 is: 207,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,723.96 : 375,732.31 = 138,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,723.96/375,732.31 = 138,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,723.96x = 375,732.31 × 138,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,723.96x = 52,021,911,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,911,776.00/250,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,486.80

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