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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,681.72, 345,943.56 and 137,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,681.72, 345,943.56 and 137,502.04 is: 189,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,681.72 : 345,943.56 = 137,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,681.72/345,943.56 = 137,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,681.72x = 345,943.56 × 137,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,681.72x = 47,567,945,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,945,224.86/250,681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,754.34

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