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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,873.28, 346,210.08 and 137,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,873.28, 346,210.08 and 137,695.04 is: 190,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,873.28 : 346,210.08 = 137,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,873.28/346,210.08 = 137,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,873.28x = 346,210.08 × 137,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,873.28x = 47,671,410,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,671,410,814.00/250,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,021.87

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