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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,780.16, 377,314.23 and 139,511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,780.16, 377,314.23 and 139,511.73 is: 209,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,780.16 : 377,314.23 = 139,511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,780.16/377,314.23 = 139,511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,780.16x = 377,314.23 × 139,511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,780.16x = 52,639,760,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639,760,980.92/251,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,070.33

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