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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,653.88, 345,907.74 and 137,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,653.88, 345,907.74 and 137,476.36 is: 189,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,653.88 : 345,907.74 = 137,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,653.88/345,907.74 = 137,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,653.88x = 345,907.74 × 137,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,653.88x = 47,554,136,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,554,136,991.03/250,653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,720.33

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