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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,743.53, 346,032.15 and 137,566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,743.53, 346,032.15 and 137,566.28 is: 189,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,743.53 : 346,032.15 = 137,566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,743.53/346,032.15 = 137,566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,743.53x = 346,032.15 × 137,566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,743.53x = 47,602,355,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,355,635.90/250,743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,844.80

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