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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,662.24, 345,895.92 and 137,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,662.24, 345,895.92 and 137,466.72 is: 189,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,662.24 : 345,895.92 = 137,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,662.24/345,895.92 = 137,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,662.24x = 345,895.92 × 137,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,662.24x = 47,549,177,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549,177,583.78/250,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,694.22

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