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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.40, 346,090.80 and 137,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.40, 346,090.80 and 137,615.12 is: 189,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.40 : 346,090.80 = 137,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.40/346,090.80 = 137,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.40x = 346,090.80 × 137,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.40x = 47,627,326,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,326,972.90/250,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,907.38

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