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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,375.88, 345,518.85 and 137,198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,375.88, 345,518.85 and 137,198.63 is: 189,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,375.88 : 345,518.85 = 137,198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,375.88/345,518.85 = 137,198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,375.88x = 345,518.85 × 137,198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,375.88x = 47,404,711,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,711,131.58/250,375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,334.18

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