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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,432.10, 377,585.55 and 133,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,432.10, 377,585.55 and 133,334.10 is: 200,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,432.10 : 377,585.55 = 133,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,432.10/377,585.55 = 133,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,432.10x = 377,585.55 × 133,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,432.10x = 50,345,029,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345,029,482.26/251,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,233.10

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