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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,522.53, 345,742.83 and 137,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,522.53, 345,742.83 and 137,367.15 is: 189,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,522.53 : 345,742.83 = 137,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,522.53/345,742.83 = 137,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,522.53x = 345,742.83 × 137,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,522.53x = 47,493,707,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,493,707,190.03/250,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,578.59

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