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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,510.94, 345,704.37 and 137,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,510.94, 345,704.37 and 137,333.78 is: 189,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,510.94 : 345,704.37 = 137,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,510.94/345,704.37 = 137,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,510.94x = 345,704.37 × 137,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,510.94x = 47,476,887,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,887,894.62/250,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,520.22

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