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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,711.52, 374,557.35 and 137,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,711.52, 374,557.35 and 137,614 is: 206,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,711.52 : 374,557.35 = 137,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,711.52/374,557.35 = 137,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,711.52x = 374,557.35 × 137,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,711.52x = 51,544,335,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544,335,162.90/249,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,415.53

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