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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,587, 345,810.13 and 137,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,587, 345,810.13 and 137,412.18 is: 189,628.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,587 : 345,810.13 = 137,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,587/345,810.13 = 137,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,587x = 345,810.13 × 137,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,587x = 47,518,523,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,518,523,485.85/250,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,628.85

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