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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,694, 345,957.72 and 137,517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,694, 345,957.72 and 137,517.02 is: 189,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,694 : 345,957.72 = 137,517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,694/345,957.72 = 137,517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,694x = 345,957.72 × 137,517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,694x = 47,575,074,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,074,700.39/250,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,773.49

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