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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,570.08, 345,790.08 and 137,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,570.08, 345,790.08 and 137,392.56 is: 189,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,570.08 : 345,790.08 = 137,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,570.08/345,790.08 = 137,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,570.08x = 345,790.08 × 137,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,570.08x = 47,508,984,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508,984,313.80/250,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,603.58

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