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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,627.78, 345,866.80 and 137,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,627.78, 345,866.80 and 137,451.34 is: 189,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,627.78 : 345,866.80 = 137,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,627.78/345,866.80 = 137,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,627.78x = 345,866.80 × 137,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,627.78x = 47,539,855,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,539,855,121.51/250,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,683.10

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