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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,454.40, 345,640.32 and 137,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,454.40, 345,640.32 and 137,281.92 is: 189,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,454.40 : 345,640.32 = 137,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,454.40/345,640.32 = 137,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,454.40x = 345,640.32 × 137,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,454.40x = 47,450,166,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450,166,759.01/250,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,456.31

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