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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,540.92, 345,744.18 and 137,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,540.92, 345,744.18 and 137,361.24 is: 189,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,540.92 : 345,744.18 = 137,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,540.92/345,744.18 = 137,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,540.92x = 345,744.18 × 137,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,540.92x = 47,491,849,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491,849,287.58/250,540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,557.26

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