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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,262, 376,688.88 and 138,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,262, 376,688.88 and 138,937.68 is: 208,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,262 : 376,688.88 = 138,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,262/376,688.88 = 138,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,262x = 376,688.88 × 138,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,262x = 52,336,279,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,279,069.00/251,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,293.65

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