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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,436.44, 345,586.62 and 137,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,436.44, 345,586.62 and 137,251.16 is: 189,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,436.44 : 345,586.62 = 137,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,436.44/345,586.62 = 137,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,436.44x = 345,586.62 × 137,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,436.44x = 47,432,164,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,164,475.48/250,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,398.01

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