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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,141.80, 376,269.88 and 132,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,141.80, 376,269.88 and 132,551.88 is: 198,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,141.80 : 376,269.88 = 132,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,141.80/376,269.88 = 132,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,141.80x = 376,269.88 × 132,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,141.80x = 49,875,279,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,279,981.37/251,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,594.10

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