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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,746.50, 346,036.25 and 137,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,746.50, 346,036.25 and 137,569.25 is: 189,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,746.50 : 346,036.25 = 137,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,746.50/346,036.25 = 137,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,746.50x = 346,036.25 × 137,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,746.50x = 47,603,947,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603,947,385.31/250,746.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,848.90

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