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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,744.04, 346,032.84 and 137,566.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,744.04, 346,032.84 and 137,566.79 is: 189,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,744.04 : 346,032.84 = 137,566.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,744.04/346,032.84 = 137,566.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,744.04x = 346,032.84 × 137,566.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,744.04x = 47,602,625,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,625,303.22/250,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,845.49

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