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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,718.38, 346,000.35 and 137,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,718.38, 346,000.35 and 137,544.46 is: 189,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,718.38 : 346,000.35 = 137,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,718.38/346,000.35 = 137,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,718.38x = 346,000.35 × 137,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,718.38x = 47,590,431,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590,431,300.56/250,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,816.28

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