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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.56, 345,993.36 and 137,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.56, 345,993.36 and 137,544.48 is: 189,815.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.56 : 345,993.36 = 137,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.56/345,993.36 = 137,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.56x = 345,993.36 × 137,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.56x = 47,589,476,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589,476,784.65/250,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,815.37

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