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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,746.09, 346,035.69 and 137,568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,746.09, 346,035.69 and 137,568.84 is: 189,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,746.09 : 346,035.69 = 137,568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,746.09/346,035.69 = 137,568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,746.09x = 346,035.69 × 137,568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,746.09x = 47,603,728,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603,728,471.90/250,746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,848.34

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