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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,766.75, 346,064.13 and 137,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,766.75, 346,064.13 and 137,589.50 is: 189,876.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,766.75 : 346,064.13 = 137,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,766.75/346,064.13 = 137,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,766.75x = 346,064.13 × 137,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,766.75x = 47,614,791,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,791,479.80/250,766.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,876.81

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