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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,773.74, 346,089.48 and 137,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,773.74, 346,089.48 and 137,618.36 is: 189,925.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,773.74 : 346,089.48 = 137,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,773.74/346,089.48 = 137,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,773.74x = 346,089.48 × 137,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,773.74x = 47,628,266,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628,266,650.85/250,773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,925.26

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