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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,530.95, 377,205.12 and 137,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,530.95, 377,205.12 and 137,763.27 is: 206,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,530.95 : 377,205.12 = 137,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,530.95/377,205.12 = 137,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,530.95x = 377,205.12 × 137,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,530.95x = 51,965,010,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,965,010,791.94/251,530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,594.90

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