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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,439.60, 377,596.80 and 133,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,439.60, 377,596.80 and 133,341.60 is: 200,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,439.60 : 377,596.80 = 133,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,439.60/377,596.80 = 133,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,439.60x = 377,596.80 × 133,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,439.60x = 50,349,361,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349,361,466.88/251,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,244.36

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