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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716.06, 345,982.23 and 137,537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,716.06, 345,982.23 and 137,537.82 is: 189,798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,716.06 : 345,982.23 = 137,537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,716.06/345,982.23 = 137,537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,716.06x = 345,982.23 × 137,537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,716.06x = 47,585,641,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,585,641,672.94/250,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,798.94

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