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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,718.88, 345,997.68 and 137,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,718.88, 345,997.68 and 137,541.12 is: 189,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,718.88 : 345,997.68 = 137,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,718.88/345,997.68 = 137,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,718.88x = 345,997.68 × 137,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,718.88x = 47,588,908,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,588,908,424.60/250,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,809.83

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