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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,787.04, 346,093.20 and 137,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,787.04, 346,093.20 and 137,617.20 is: 189,915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,787.04 : 346,093.20 = 137,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,787.04/346,093.20 = 137,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,787.04x = 346,093.20 × 137,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,787.04x = 47,628,377,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628,377,123.04/250,787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,915.62

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