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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,173.09, 345,232.53 and 139,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,173.09, 345,232.53 and 139,792.70 is: 192,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,173.09 : 345,232.53 = 139,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,173.09/345,232.53 = 139,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,173.09x = 345,232.53 × 139,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,173.09x = 48,260,986,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260,986,903.16/250,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,910.38

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