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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,511, 345,705.20 and 137,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,511, 345,705.20 and 137,334.56 is: 189,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,511 : 345,705.20 = 137,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,511/345,705.20 = 137,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,511x = 345,705.20 × 137,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,511x = 47,477,271,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,271,531.71/250,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,521.70

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