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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,554.56, 345,765.12 and 137,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,554.56, 345,765.12 and 137,379.20 is: 189,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,554.56 : 345,765.12 = 137,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,554.56/345,765.12 = 137,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,554.56x = 345,765.12 × 137,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,554.56x = 47,500,935,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,935,573.50/250,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,583.20

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