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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,674.22, 345,946.88 and 137,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,674.22, 345,946.88 and 137,496.96 is: 189,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,674.22 : 345,946.88 = 137,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,674.22/345,946.88 = 137,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,674.22x = 345,946.88 × 137,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,674.22x = 47,566,644,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566,644,321.48/250,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,754.83

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