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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,636.88, 345,884.28 and 137,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,636.88, 345,884.28 and 137,459.36 is: 189,696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,636.88 : 345,884.28 = 137,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,636.88/345,884.28 = 137,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,636.88x = 345,884.28 × 137,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,636.88x = 47,545,031,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,545,031,762.86/250,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,696.87

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