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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,638.80, 377,458.20 and 139,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,638.80, 377,458.20 and 139,664.40 is: 209,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,638.80 : 377,458.20 = 139,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,638.80/377,458.20 = 139,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,638.80x = 377,458.20 × 139,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,638.80x = 52,717,473,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717,473,028.08/251,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,496.60

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