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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,732.51, 346,016.28 and 137,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,732.51, 346,016.28 and 137,555.26 is: 189,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,732.51 : 346,016.28 = 137,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,732.51/346,016.28 = 137,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,732.51x = 346,016.28 × 137,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,732.51x = 47,596,359,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,359,359.63/250,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,829.23

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