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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,996.40, 377,994.60 and 133,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,996.40, 377,994.60 and 133,606.80 is: 200,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,996.40 : 377,994.60 = 133,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,996.40/377,994.60 = 133,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,996.40x = 377,994.60 × 133,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,996.40x = 50,502,648,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502,648,923.28/251,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,410.20

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