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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,828.52, 346,129.56 and 137,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,828.52, 346,129.56 and 137,642.36 is: 189,938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,828.52 : 346,129.56 = 137,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,828.52/346,129.56 = 137,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,828.52x = 346,129.56 × 137,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,828.52x = 47,642,089,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642,089,504.16/250,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,938.89

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