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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,813.78, 346,127.25 and 137,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,813.78, 346,127.25 and 137,647.06 is: 189,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,813.78 : 346,127.25 = 137,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,813.78/346,127.25 = 137,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,813.78x = 346,127.25 × 137,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,813.78x = 47,643,398,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643,398,348.39/250,813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,955.27

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