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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,816.28, 346,130.70 and 137,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,816.28, 346,130.70 and 137,649.56 is: 189,958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,816.28 : 346,130.70 = 137,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,816.28/346,130.70 = 137,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,816.28x = 346,130.70 × 137,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,816.28x = 47,644,738,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644,738,557.49/250,816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,958.72

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