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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,738.29, 346,007.57 and 137,558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,738.29, 346,007.57 and 137,558.61 is: 189,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,738.29 : 346,007.57 = 137,558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,738.29/346,007.57 = 137,558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,738.29x = 346,007.57 × 137,558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,738.29x = 47,596,319,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,319,690.88/250,738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,824.70

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