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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,731.51, 346,014.90 and 137,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,731.51, 346,014.90 and 137,554.26 is: 189,827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,731.51 : 346,014.90 = 137,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,731.51/346,014.90 = 137,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,731.51x = 346,014.90 × 137,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,731.51x = 47,595,823,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,823,518.47/250,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,827.85

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