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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,417.68, 345,579.12 and 137,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,417.68, 345,579.12 and 137,238 is: 189,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,417.68 : 345,579.12 = 137,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,417.68/345,579.12 = 137,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,417.68x = 345,579.12 × 137,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,417.68x = 47,426,587,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,587,270.56/250,417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,389.93

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