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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,524.54, 345,745.60 and 137,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,524.54, 345,745.60 and 137,369.16 is: 189,581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,524.54 : 345,745.60 = 137,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,524.54/345,745.60 = 137,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,524.54x = 345,745.60 × 137,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,524.54x = 47,494,782,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494,782,645.70/250,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,581.36

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