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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,802.58, 346,106.61 and 137,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,802.58, 346,106.61 and 137,627.22 is: 189,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,802.58 : 346,106.61 = 137,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,802.58/346,106.61 = 137,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,802.58x = 346,106.61 × 137,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,802.58x = 47,633,690,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633,690,557.92/250,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,925.04

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