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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,659.20, 345,907.32 and 137,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,659.20, 345,907.32 and 137,482.40 is: 189,724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,659.20 : 345,907.32 = 137,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,659.20/345,907.32 = 137,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,659.20x = 345,907.32 × 137,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,659.20x = 47,556,168,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556,168,531.17/250,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,724.41

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