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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,742.53, 346,030.77 and 137,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,742.53, 346,030.77 and 137,565.28 is: 189,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,742.53 : 346,030.77 = 137,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,742.53/346,030.77 = 137,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,742.53x = 346,030.77 × 137,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,742.53x = 47,601,820,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,820,712.07/250,742.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,843.42

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