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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,470.40, 345,662.40 and 137,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,470.40, 345,662.40 and 137,297.92 is: 189,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,470.40 : 345,662.40 = 137,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,470.40/345,662.40 = 137,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,470.40x = 345,662.40 × 137,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,470.40x = 47,458,728,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458,728,542.21/250,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,478.39

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