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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,347, 345,486.96 and 137,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,347, 345,486.96 and 137,177.04 is: 189,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,347 : 345,486.96 = 137,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,347/345,486.96 = 137,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,347x = 345,486.96 × 137,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,347x = 47,392,878,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,878,531.40/250,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,308.75

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