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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,745.50, 346,034.87 and 137,568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,745.50, 346,034.87 and 137,568.25 is: 189,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,745.50 : 346,034.87 = 137,568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,745.50/346,034.87 = 137,568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,745.50x = 346,034.87 × 137,568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,745.50x = 47,603,411,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603,411,504.88/250,745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,847.52

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