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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,748.49, 346,038.98 and 137,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,748.49, 346,038.98 and 137,571.24 is: 189,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,748.49 : 346,038.98 = 137,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,748.49/346,038.98 = 137,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,748.49x = 346,038.98 × 137,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,748.49x = 47,605,010,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605,010,613.22/250,748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,851.64

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