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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,715.88, 345,996.90 and 137,541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,715.88, 345,996.90 and 137,541.96 is: 189,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,715.88 : 345,996.90 = 137,541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,715.88/345,996.90 = 137,541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,715.88x = 345,996.90 × 137,541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,715.88x = 47,589,091,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589,091,779.92/250,715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,812.83

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