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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,436.56, 345,605.52 and 137,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,436.56, 345,605.52 and 137,259.04 is: 189,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,436.56 : 345,605.52 = 137,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,436.56/345,605.52 = 137,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,436.56x = 345,605.52 × 137,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,436.56x = 47,437,481,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,481,893.90/250,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,419.16

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