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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,547.68, 345,777.60 and 137,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,547.68, 345,777.60 and 137,392.48 is: 189,613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,547.68 : 345,777.60 = 137,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,547.68/345,777.60 = 137,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,547.68x = 345,777.60 × 137,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,547.68x = 47,507,241,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,507,241,992.45/250,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,613.58

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