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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,708.56, 345,971.88 and 137,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,708.56, 345,971.88 and 137,530.32 is: 189,788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,708.56 : 345,971.88 = 137,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,708.56/345,971.88 = 137,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,708.56x = 345,971.88 × 137,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,708.56x = 47,581,623,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,623,367.40/250,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,788.59

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