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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,806.66, 346,123.17 and 137,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,806.66, 346,123.17 and 137,633.46 is: 189,939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,806.66 : 346,123.17 = 137,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,806.66/346,123.17 = 137,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,806.66x = 346,123.17 × 137,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,806.66x = 47,638,129,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,129,473.27/250,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,939.65

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