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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,579, 377,257.80 and 133,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,579, 377,257.80 and 133,222.72 is: 199,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,579 : 377,257.80 = 133,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,579/377,257.80 = 133,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,579x = 377,257.80 × 133,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,579x = 50,259,310,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259,310,257.22/251,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,775.46

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