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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,873.21, 376,468.46 and 131,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,873.21, 376,468.46 and 131,146.24 is: 196,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,873.21 : 376,468.46 = 131,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,873.21/376,468.46 = 131,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,873.21x = 376,468.46 × 131,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,873.21x = 49,372,423,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,423,007.59/250,873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,802.29

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