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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,865.28, 346,199.04 and 137,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,865.28, 346,199.04 and 137,687.04 is: 190,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,865.28 : 346,199.04 = 137,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,865.28/346,199.04 = 137,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,865.28x = 346,199.04 × 137,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,865.28x = 47,667,121,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667,121,068.44/250,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,010.83

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