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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,763.64, 346,050.72 and 137,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,763.64, 346,050.72 and 137,586.30 is: 189,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,763.64 : 346,050.72 = 137,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,763.64/346,050.72 = 137,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,763.64x = 346,050.72 × 137,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,763.64x = 47,611,838,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,838,177.14/250,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,867.39

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