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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,872.21, 376,466.96 and 131,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,872.21, 376,466.96 and 131,145.24 is: 196,800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,872.21 : 376,466.96 = 131,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,872.21/376,466.96 = 131,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,872.21x = 376,466.96 × 131,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,872.21x = 49,371,848,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371,848,951.46/250,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,800.79

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