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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,788.03, 375,539.79 and 138,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,788.03, 375,539.79 and 138,343.28 is: 207,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,788.03 : 375,539.79 = 138,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,788.03/375,539.79 = 138,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,788.03x = 375,539.79 × 138,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,788.03x = 51,953,404,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953,404,960.20/250,788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,160.62

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