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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,712.56, 345,977.40 and 137,534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,712.56, 345,977.40 and 137,534.32 is: 189,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,712.56 : 345,977.40 = 137,534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,712.56/345,977.40 = 137,534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,712.56x = 345,977.40 × 137,534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,712.56x = 47,583,766,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,583,766,444.37/250,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,794.11

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