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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,447.50, 345,617.55 and 137,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,447.50, 345,617.55 and 137,267.82 is: 189,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,447.50 : 345,617.55 = 137,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,447.50/345,617.55 = 137,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,447.50x = 345,617.55 × 137,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,447.50x = 47,442,167,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442,167,642.24/250,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,429.59

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