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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,503.44, 376,911.60 and 139,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,503.44, 376,911.60 and 139,017.12 is: 208,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,503.44 : 376,911.60 = 139,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,503.44/376,911.60 = 139,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,503.44x = 376,911.60 × 139,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,503.44x = 52,397,165,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,397,165,126.59/251,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,335.78

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