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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,675.22, 345,948.26 and 137,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,675.22, 345,948.26 and 137,497.96 is: 189,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,675.22 : 345,948.26 = 137,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,675.22/345,948.26 = 137,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,675.22x = 345,948.26 × 137,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,675.22x = 47,567,180,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,180,015.55/250,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,756.21

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