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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,717.06, 345,983.61 and 137,538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,717.06, 345,983.61 and 137,538.82 is: 189,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,717.06 : 345,983.61 = 137,538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,717.06/345,983.61 = 137,538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,717.06x = 345,983.61 × 137,538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,717.06x = 47,586,177,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,177,458.74/250,717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,800.32

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