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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,688, 345,949.44 and 137,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,688, 345,949.44 and 137,511.02 is: 189,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,688 : 345,949.44 = 137,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,688/345,949.44 = 137,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,688x = 345,949.44 × 137,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,688x = 47,571,860,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,860,362.83/250,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,765.21

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