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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,787.16, 346,096.26 and 137,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,787.16, 346,096.26 and 137,613.96 is: 189,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,787.16 : 346,096.26 = 137,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,787.16/346,096.26 = 137,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,787.16x = 346,096.26 × 137,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,787.16x = 47,627,676,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,676,879.79/250,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,912.74

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