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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,768.82, 346,067.34 and 137,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,768.82, 346,067.34 and 137,591.54 is: 189,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,768.82 : 346,067.34 = 137,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,768.82/346,067.34 = 137,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,768.82x = 346,067.34 × 137,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,768.82x = 47,615,938,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615,938,254.30/250,768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,879.82

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