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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,251.81, 345,356.10 and 137,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,251.81, 345,356.10 and 137,074.56 is: 189,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,251.81 : 345,356.10 = 137,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,251.81/345,356.10 = 137,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,251.81x = 345,356.10 × 137,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,251.81x = 47,339,535,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,535,450.82/250,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,167.60

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