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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,740.54, 346,010.67 and 137,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,740.54, 346,010.67 and 137,560.86 is: 189,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,740.54 : 346,010.67 = 137,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,740.54/346,010.67 = 137,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,740.54x = 346,010.67 × 137,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,740.54x = 47,597,525,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,597,525,334.38/250,740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,827.80

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