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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,746.47, 346,036.22 and 137,569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,746.47, 346,036.22 and 137,569.22 is: 189,848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,746.47 : 346,036.22 = 137,569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,746.47/346,036.22 = 137,569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,746.47x = 346,036.22 × 137,569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,746.47x = 47,603,932,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603,932,272.64/250,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,848.86

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