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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,526.17, 345,725.58 and 137,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,526.17, 345,725.58 and 137,348.92 is: 189,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,526.17 : 345,725.58 = 137,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,526.17/345,725.58 = 137,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,526.17x = 345,725.58 × 137,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,526.17x = 47,485,035,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,035,029.37/250,526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,541.22

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