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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,453.68, 345,622.32 and 137,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,453.68, 345,622.32 and 137,276.64 is: 189,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,453.68 : 345,622.32 = 137,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,453.68/345,622.32 = 137,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,453.68x = 345,622.32 × 137,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,453.68x = 47,445,870,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445,870,798.60/250,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,439.70

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