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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,448.50, 345,618.93 and 137,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,448.50, 345,618.93 and 137,268.82 is: 189,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,448.50 : 345,618.93 = 137,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,448.50/345,618.93 = 137,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,448.50x = 345,618.93 × 137,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,448.50x = 47,442,702,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442,702,690.76/250,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,430.97

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