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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,815.16, 346,134.90 and 137,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,815.16, 346,134.90 and 137,641.96 is: 189,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,815.16 : 346,134.90 = 137,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,815.16/346,134.90 = 137,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,815.16x = 346,134.90 × 137,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,815.16x = 47,642,686,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642,686,060.40/250,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,951.38

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