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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,786.08, 346,083.84 and 137,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,786.08, 346,083.84 and 137,610.72 is: 189,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,786.08 : 346,083.84 = 137,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,786.08/346,083.84 = 137,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,786.08x = 346,083.84 × 137,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,786.08x = 47,624,846,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,624,846,402.76/250,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.27

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