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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,793.40, 346,092.18 and 137,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,793.40, 346,092.18 and 137,616.12 is: 189,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,793.40 : 346,092.18 = 137,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,793.40/346,092.18 = 137,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,793.40x = 346,092.18 × 137,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,793.40x = 47,627,862,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,862,973.94/250,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,908.76

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