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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,689, 345,950.84 and 137,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,689, 345,950.84 and 137,512.04 is: 189,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,689 : 345,950.84 = 137,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,689/345,950.84 = 137,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,689x = 345,950.84 × 137,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,689x = 47,572,405,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,572,405,748.11/250,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,766.63

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