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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,699.19, 345,944.32 and 137,521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,699.19, 345,944.32 and 137,521.94 is: 189,768.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,699.19 : 345,944.32 = 137,521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,699.19/345,944.32 = 137,521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,699.19x = 345,944.32 × 137,521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,699.19x = 47,574,931,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,574,931,944.85/250,699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,768.99

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