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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,706.80, 377,560.20 and 139,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,706.80, 377,560.20 and 139,732.40 is: 209,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,706.80 : 377,560.20 = 139,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,706.80/377,560.20 = 139,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,706.80x = 377,560.20 × 139,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,706.80x = 52,757,392,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,757,392,890.48/251,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,598.60

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