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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,552.48, 345,759.84 and 137,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,552.48, 345,759.84 and 137,375.04 is: 189,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,552.48 : 345,759.84 = 137,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,552.48/345,759.84 = 137,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,552.48x = 345,759.84 × 137,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,552.48x = 47,498,771,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498,771,850.39/250,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,576.14

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