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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,713.56, 345,978.78 and 137,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,713.56, 345,978.78 and 137,535.32 is: 189,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,713.56 : 345,978.78 = 137,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,713.56/345,978.78 = 137,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,713.56x = 345,978.78 × 137,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,713.56x = 47,584,302,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,584,302,220.51/250,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,795.49

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