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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,663.20, 345,912.84 and 137,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,663.20, 345,912.84 and 137,486.40 is: 189,729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,663.20 : 345,912.84 = 137,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,663.20/345,912.84 = 137,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,663.20x = 345,912.84 × 137,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,663.20x = 47,558,311,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558,311,085.38/250,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,729.93

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