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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,685, 345,945.30 and 137,508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,685, 345,945.30 and 137,508.02 is: 189,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,685 : 345,945.30 = 137,508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,685/345,945.30 = 137,508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,685x = 345,945.30 × 137,508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,685x = 47,570,253,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570,253,231.31/250,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,761.07

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