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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,537.03, 377,194.81 and 133,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,537.03, 377,194.81 and 133,180.69 is: 199,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,537.03 : 377,194.81 = 133,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,537.03/377,194.81 = 133,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,537.03x = 377,194.81 × 133,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,537.03x = 50,235,065,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235,065,060.22/251,537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,712.40

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