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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,558.92, 345,769.02 and 137,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,558.92, 345,769.02 and 137,379.24 is: 189,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,558.92 : 345,769.02 = 137,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,558.92/345,769.02 = 137,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,558.92x = 345,769.02 × 137,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,558.92x = 47,501,485,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,501,485,183.14/250,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,582.10

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