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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,490.97, 345,677.04 and 137,314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,490.97, 345,677.04 and 137,314.53 is: 189,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,490.97 : 345,677.04 = 137,314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,490.97/345,677.04 = 137,314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,490.97x = 345,677.04 × 137,314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,490.97x = 47,466,480,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,466,480,279.39/250,490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,493.78

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