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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,496.58, 345,683.25 and 137,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,496.58, 345,683.25 and 137,319.06 is: 189,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,496.58 : 345,683.25 = 137,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,496.58/345,683.25 = 137,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,496.58x = 345,683.25 × 137,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,496.58x = 47,468,898,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468,898,947.75/250,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,499.19

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