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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,743.29, 346,031.81 and 137,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,743.29, 346,031.81 and 137,566.04 is: 189,844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,743.29 : 346,031.81 = 137,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,743.29/346,031.81 = 137,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,743.29x = 346,031.81 × 137,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,743.29x = 47,602,224,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,224,429.49/250,743.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,844.46

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