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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,589.97, 345,829.91 and 137,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,589.97, 345,829.91 and 137,412.72 is: 189,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,589.97 : 345,829.91 = 137,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,589.97/345,829.91 = 137,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,589.97x = 345,829.91 × 137,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,589.97x = 47,521,427,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521,427,903.39/250,589.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,638.19

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