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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,566.40, 376,946.40 and 133,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,566.40, 376,946.40 and 133,083.20 is: 199,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,566.40 : 376,946.40 = 133,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,566.40/376,946.40 = 133,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,566.40x = 376,946.40 × 133,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,566.40x = 50,165,233,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,165,233,140.48/251,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,411.50

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