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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,636.38, 345,883.59 and 137,458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,636.38, 345,883.59 and 137,458.86 is: 189,696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,636.38 : 345,883.59 = 137,458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,636.38/345,883.59 = 137,458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,636.38x = 345,883.59 × 137,458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,636.38x = 47,544,763,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544,763,974.11/250,636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.18

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