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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,798.52, 346,088.22 and 137,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,798.52, 346,088.22 and 137,612.36 is: 189,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,798.52 : 346,088.22 = 137,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,798.52/346,088.22 = 137,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,798.52x = 346,088.22 × 137,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,798.52x = 47,626,016,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,016,722.40/250,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,897.52

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