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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,637.80, 377,456.70 and 139,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,637.80, 377,456.70 and 139,663.40 is: 209,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,637.80 : 377,456.70 = 139,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,637.80/377,456.70 = 139,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,637.80x = 377,456.70 × 139,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,637.80x = 52,716,886,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,716,886,074.78/251,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,495.10

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