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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,384.79, 345,519.74 and 137,205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,384.79, 345,519.74 and 137,205.11 is: 189,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,384.79 : 345,519.74 = 137,205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,384.79/345,519.74 = 137,205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,384.79x = 345,519.74 × 137,205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,384.79x = 47,407,073,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407,073,247.85/250,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,336.87

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