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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,594.92, 345,818.70 and 137,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,594.92, 345,818.70 and 137,415.24 is: 189,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,594.92 : 345,818.70 = 137,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,594.92/345,818.70 = 137,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,594.92x = 345,818.70 × 137,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,594.92x = 47,520,759,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,759,656.99/250,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,631.78

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