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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,429.44, 345,590.40 and 137,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,429.44, 345,590.40 and 137,252.16 is: 189,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,429.44 : 345,590.40 = 137,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,429.44/345,590.40 = 137,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,429.44x = 345,590.40 × 137,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,429.44x = 47,433,028,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,028,875.26/250,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,406.76

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