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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,719.88, 346,002.44 and 137,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,719.88, 346,002.44 and 137,545.96 is: 189,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,719.88 : 346,002.44 = 137,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,719.88/346,002.44 = 137,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,719.88x = 346,002.44 × 137,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,719.88x = 47,591,237,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,237,772.14/250,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,818.37

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