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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,850.32, 346,173.16 and 137,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,850.32, 346,173.16 and 137,673.36 is: 189,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,850.32 : 346,173.16 = 137,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,850.32/346,173.16 = 137,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,850.32x = 346,173.16 × 137,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,850.32x = 47,658,822,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,822,079.02/250,850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,989.08

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