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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,878.60, 378,255.30 and 133,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,878.60, 378,255.30 and 133,780.60 is: 200,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,878.60 : 378,255.30 = 133,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,878.60/378,255.30 = 133,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,878.60x = 378,255.30 × 133,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,878.60x = 50,603,220,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603,220,987.18/251,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,903.22

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