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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,282.46, 345,398.40 and 137,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,282.46, 345,398.40 and 137,105.22 is: 189,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,282.46 : 345,398.40 = 137,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,282.46/345,398.40 = 137,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,282.46x = 345,398.40 × 137,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,282.46x = 47,355,923,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,923,619.65/250,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,209.92

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