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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,787.58, 346,085.91 and 137,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,787.58, 346,085.91 and 137,612.22 is: 189,904.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,787.58 : 346,085.91 = 137,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,787.58/346,085.91 = 137,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,787.58x = 346,085.91 × 137,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,787.58x = 47,625,650,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,625,650,385.82/250,787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,904.34

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