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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,505.82, 345,702.87 and 137,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,505.82, 345,702.87 and 137,321.82 is: 189,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,505.82 : 345,702.87 = 137,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,505.82/345,702.87 = 137,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,505.82x = 345,702.87 × 137,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,505.82x = 47,472,547,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,472,547,287.62/250,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,506.76

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