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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,725.96, 375,735.31 and 138,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,725.96, 375,735.31 and 138,456.72 is: 207,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,725.96 : 375,735.31 = 138,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,725.96/375,735.31 = 138,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,725.96x = 375,735.31 × 138,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,725.96x = 52,023,078,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023,078,610.78/250,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,489.80

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