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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,641.72, 345,887.28 and 137,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,641.72, 345,887.28 and 137,465.28 is: 189,703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,641.72 : 345,887.28 = 137,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,641.72/345,887.28 = 137,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,641.72x = 345,887.28 × 137,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,641.72x = 47,547,491,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,547,491,793.64/250,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,703.02

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