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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,794.08, 346,094.88 and 137,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,794.08, 346,094.88 and 137,618.72 is: 189,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,794.08 : 346,094.88 = 137,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,794.08/346,094.88 = 137,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,794.08x = 346,094.88 × 137,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,794.08x = 47,629,134,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629,134,384.15/250,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,913.31

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