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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.32, 346,068.03 and 137,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.32, 346,068.03 and 137,592.04 is: 189,880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.32 : 346,068.03 = 137,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.32/346,068.03 = 137,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.32x = 346,068.03 × 137,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.32x = 47,616,206,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,206,226.48/250,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,880.51

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