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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.82, 346,068.72 and 137,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.82, 346,068.72 and 137,592.54 is: 189,881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.82 : 346,068.72 = 137,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.82/346,068.72 = 137,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.82x = 346,068.72 × 137,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.82x = 47,616,474,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,474,199.35/250,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,881.20

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