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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,724.96, 375,733.81 and 138,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,724.96, 375,733.81 and 138,455.72 is: 207,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,724.96 : 375,733.81 = 138,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,724.96/375,733.81 = 138,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,724.96x = 375,733.81 × 138,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,724.96x = 52,022,495,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022,495,191.89/250,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,488.30

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