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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,823.76, 346,140.68 and 137,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,823.76, 346,140.68 and 137,644.88 is: 189,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,823.76 : 346,140.68 = 137,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,823.76/346,140.68 = 137,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,823.76x = 346,140.68 × 137,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,823.76x = 47,644,492,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644,492,361.72/250,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,952.07

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