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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,770.34, 346,062 and 137,590.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,770.34, 346,062 and 137,590.66 is: 189,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,770.34 : 346,062 = 137,590.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,770.34/346,062 = 137,590.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,770.34x = 346,062 × 137,590.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,770.34x = 47,614,898,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,898,980.92/250,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,874.52

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