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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,725.10, 375,734.02 and 138,455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,725.10, 375,734.02 and 138,455.86 is: 207,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,725.10 : 375,734.02 = 138,455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,725.10/375,734.02 = 138,455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,725.10x = 375,734.02 × 138,455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,725.10x = 52,022,576,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022,576,178.08/250,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,488.51

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