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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,738.82, 377,497.44 and 133,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,738.82, 377,497.44 and 133,382.88 is: 200,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,738.82 : 377,497.44 = 133,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,738.82/377,497.44 = 133,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,738.82x = 377,497.44 × 133,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,738.82x = 50,351,695,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,351,695,739.83/251,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,015.62

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