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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,429.44, 345,576.96 and 137,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,429.44, 345,576.96 and 137,244.16 is: 189,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,429.44 : 345,576.96 = 137,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,429.44/345,576.96 = 137,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,429.44x = 345,576.96 × 137,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,429.44x = 47,428,419,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,419,590.55/250,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,388.35

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