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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,461.04, 345,642.24 and 137,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,461.04, 345,642.24 and 137,290 is: 189,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,461.04 : 345,642.24 = 137,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,461.04/345,642.24 = 137,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,461.04x = 345,642.24 × 137,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,461.04x = 47,453,223,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453,223,129.60/250,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,463.49

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