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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,247.27, 345,345.72 and 137,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,247.27, 345,345.72 and 137,062.73 is: 189,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,247.27 : 345,345.72 = 137,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,247.27/345,345.72 = 137,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,247.27x = 345,345.72 × 137,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,247.27x = 47,334,027,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,334,027,177.02/250,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,149.03

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