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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,748.64, 346,033.44 and 137,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,748.64, 346,033.44 and 137,571.84 is: 189,849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,748.64 : 346,033.44 = 137,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,748.64/346,033.44 = 137,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,748.64x = 346,033.44 × 137,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,748.64x = 47,604,457,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604,457,042.33/250,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,849.31

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