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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,477.56, 345,659.04 and 137,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,477.56, 345,659.04 and 137,297.88 is: 189,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,477.56 : 345,659.04 = 137,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,477.56/345,659.04 = 137,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,477.56x = 345,659.04 × 137,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,477.56x = 47,458,253,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458,253,394.84/250,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,471.08

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