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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,795.16, 346,107.32 and 137,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,795.16, 346,107.32 and 137,621.96 is: 189,923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,795.16 : 346,107.32 = 137,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,795.16/346,107.32 = 137,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,795.16x = 346,107.32 × 137,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,795.16x = 47,631,967,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631,967,748.75/250,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,923.79

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