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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,785.66, 375,536.23 and 138,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,785.66, 375,536.23 and 138,340.90 is: 207,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,785.66 : 375,536.23 = 138,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,785.66/375,536.23 = 138,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,785.66x = 375,536.23 × 138,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,785.66x = 51,952,020,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,952,020,040.81/250,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,157.06

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