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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,729.10, 375,740.01 and 138,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,729.10, 375,740.01 and 138,459.86 is: 207,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,729.10 : 375,740.01 = 138,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,729.10/375,740.01 = 138,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,729.10x = 375,740.01 × 138,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,729.10x = 52,024,909,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,024,909,181.00/250,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,494.50

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