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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.63, 345,709.98 and 137,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.63, 345,709.98 and 137,343.25 is: 189,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.63 : 345,709.98 = 137,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.63/345,709.98 = 137,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.63x = 345,709.98 × 137,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.63x = 47,480,931,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,480,931,346.36/250,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,545.67

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