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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,562.16, 345,785.76 and 137,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,562.16, 345,785.76 and 137,388.96 is: 189,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,562.16 : 345,785.76 = 137,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,562.16/345,785.76 = 137,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,562.16x = 345,785.76 × 137,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,562.16x = 47,507,145,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,507,145,949.21/250,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,602.24

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